The Cinema of Satyajit Ray: Between Tradition and Modernity (Cambridge Studies in Film)

The Cinema of Satyajit Ray - A Comprehensive Guide to the Master Filmmaker's Work Discover the magic of Satyajit Ray's cinema with this comprehensive guide to his oeuvre.

Written by Darius Cooper, a well-informed expert on Indian cinema, this book provides detailed analyses of selected films, including The Apu Trilogy, Chess Players, and Jalsaghar, among others.

Learn about the Western influences on Ray's work, such as the plight of women functioning within a patriarchal society, and his political vision of the "doubly colonized." Cooper's study offers a social and historical perspective on Ray's films, providing well-grounded comments about the filmmaker's stylistic decisions.

The book is written lucidly enough that even upper-division undergraduates can make use of it, making it an excellent jumping-off point for future studies of Ray's cinema. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the world of Satyajit Ray's films and gain a deeper understanding of his masterful storytelling.

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