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6 days ago · From the grandeur of Bollywood to the depth of regional cinema and to the power of dance and music through to the richness of Indian storytelling, the influence that Indian cinema has had upon the world’s culture cannot be denied. These traits have crossed borders and spaces and have almost become intrinsic to the world’s cinematic discourse.
Apr 13, 2024 · The Narrative Power of Bollywood. Bollywood films have always enjoyed a massive audience base. From the bustling cities to remote villages, these movies resonate across diverse socio-economic...
Jun 5, 2023 · Many Bollywood films showcase Indian festivals, such as Diwali and Holi, and highlight the importance of family and community in Indian society. Bollywood films have also helped to popularize Indian fashion and music around the world.
- Laura Mulvey’s Male Gaze
- Objectification Theory
- Feminist Film Theory
Laura Mulvey’s chapter “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema” provides the theoretical framework for this section of the chapter. Laura Mulvey is a film critic who coined the term male gaze in contrast to the female gaze (Male Gaze). In “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema,” an chapter written by Laura Mulvey in 1975, she asserts that the mainstre...
Fredrickson and Robert (1997) developed this theory and argued that women are sexually objectified and used as an object to be valued for its use by male gender and media (Balraj 2015). It also asserts that media plays an important role in formulation of image of women in society. This theory advocates that because of the male gaze, women start to ...
Feminist film theory was largely derived from the second wave of feminism. It asserted that both male and female are portrayed differently in cinemas. It is influenced by the feminism political ideology. It is a theoretical film criticism derived from feminist politics and feminist theory influenced by Second Wave Feminism and brought about around ...
Sep 1, 2020 · Abstract. The purpose of this paper is to document the impact of movies/cinema on Indian culture and to investigate the ongoing cultural transformations that have happened over a point of...
Jun 14, 2021 · Thematic analysis identified the following five appealing factors, which explain why the Chinese enjoy Indian films: content-driven story, social values, star power, audience reviews and cultural connections.
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Nov 28, 2008 · Political philosophies, social values, group behaviour, speech and dress in society are reflected in the cinema and, like a true mirror, reflect back in society. Furthermore, film stars cross over from their fantasy world into politics to emerge as powerful figures guiding the destiny of millions.
