Indian cinema Flashcards
origin of indian cinema
developed in early 1900s.
Parsee theatre influence
evolved in the north of India.
the theatrical conventions, song and dance, influenced early Indian films.
diversity of Indian cinema
bengali, gujarati, kannado, tamil, telugu and pubjabi
art cinema
traditionally emerges from Kerala (Malayalam) and Kolkata (Bengali)
popular cinema
chennai (tamil), hyderabad (tegulu) and mumbai (hindi)
golden ages
the first golden age of Indian cinema was the 1950s followed by the 1970s and 1995 to 2005.
technological advancements
the introduction to sounds revolutionized indian cinema, bringing music and regional languages to the forefront.
popularity and influences
Indian popular cinema especially Bollywood enjoys a vast audience both domestically and internationally.
Masala romances have become the staple of the industry.
industry scale
India has the largest film industry in the world despite Hollywood’s higher revenue, Bollywood sells more tickets and makes more films.
wealth and export
Hindi cinema is the wealthiest segment of indian cinema and the primary exporter both within India and internationally.
art cinema- critical acclaim
the most critically respected and governmentally approved form of Indian filmmaking.
popular genres- industry sustenance
popular genres are the lifeblood of the industry and the most iconic mode of Indian cinema.
key genres
devotionals, mythological and musicals; socials- focuses on social issues and family dynamics ,and stunts- action packed films
popularity and influence
musical spectaculars- popular in the musical genre
masala films- the blend of romance, comedy, action and melodrama; includes sex, violence and heightened emotions.
conventions of hindi musicals
stars and music, acting style and mise-en-scene, narrative focused, running lengths, production values and, escapism and ideology.
