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Devdutt Trivedi
Devdutt Trivedi is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Return to the epics: How Kumar Shahani infuses ancient themes with new meaning in his films
On his birthday, a look back at the veteran filmmaker’s legacy.
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Two or three things to know about Jean-Luc Godard
The French New Wave giant influenced cinema in ways that are still being understood.
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Martin Scorsese gives a Japanese tale the Hollywood treatment in ‘Silence’
To better understand the filmmaker’s adaptation of Shusaku Endo’s novel of the persecution of Christians in 17th-century Japan, read Roland Barthes.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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In Japanese movie ‘Silence’, Christianity in 17th century Japan gets the Buddhist treatment
The 1971 version by Masahiro Shinoda successfully integrates the visions of the novelist and film director.
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Film flashback: The ghost in the tree, from 1973
Before ‘Phillauri’, Mani Kaul’s ‘Duvidha’ explored the dilemma of a human trapped in a relationship with an unwanted ghost.
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The man without the movie camera: Stan Brakhage’s daring experiments with cinema
The avant-garde filmmaker, whose birth anniversary is on January 14, questioned the act of creation throughout his career.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Get ready for a reverie: it’s Sergei Parajanov time
The visual poet of cinema produced such haunting masterpieces as ‘The Colour of Pomegranates’ and ‘Ashik Kerib’.
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The films of Mani Kaul continue to enchant and educate us
His films are seen as the benchmark for formalist cinema in India.
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Tribute: The hidden wonders and parallel dimensions of Chilean filmmaker Raoul Ruiz
His cinema attempted to create an actively imaginary world that challenges realism.
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The Reel
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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In ‘Chauthi Koot’, Gurvinder Singh is attempting to create a cinema closest to music
The microtone, scale and ornamentation are all there in the carefully constructed cinematic universe.
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It’s film, theatre, music, visual art and poetry – it’s Alejandro Jodorowsky
His new film ‘Endless Poetry’ will be screened at the Locarno Film Festival, where he will also receive a lifetime achievement award.
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Japanese filmmaker Masaki Kobayashi was a studio rebel with a cause
His cinema underlines the contradictions and hypocrisies of post-war Japan.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa