Political Cinema in Bangladesh: A Dialogue with Third Cinema

Political Cinema in Bangladesh: A Dialogue with Third Cinema
Front Cover
Front Matter
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Note from the Director General
Acknowledgement
Preface
Content
Main Text
Chapter One
Introduction
Literature Review
Political Cinema
Counter Cinema
Third Cinema
Militant Cinema
Research Questions
Theoretical Framework
Third Cinema Theory
Framework for Film Analysis
Production
Thematic Issues
Historicity
Politicization
Critical Commitment
Cultural Specificity
Formal Issues
Film Language
Distribution/Exhibition
Methodology
Chapter Two
Historiography of Bangladeshi Politically Informed Cinema
Politically Conscious Fictional Cinema
Kokhono Asheni
Jibon Theke Neya
Abar Tora Manush Ho
Dhire Bohe Meghna
Rupali Shoikotey
Ghuddi
Dahan
Chaka
Chitra Nodir Pare
Matir Moina
Runway
Politically Conscious Documentaries
Chapter Three
Abar Tora Manush Ho (1973): A Politically Conscious Attempt in Filmmaking in the Post-independence Bangladesh
Socio-political Context
Abar Tora Manush Ho: Storyline
Abar Tora Manush Ho: Political Criticism through the Transformation of Traditional Cinema Techniques
Historicity
Politicization
Critical Commitment
Cultural Specificity
Formal Issues
Distribution/Exhibition
Chapter Four
Rupali Shoikotey (1979): An Allegorical Protest against Political Suppression
Socio-political Context
Rupali Shoikotey: Storyline
Rupali Shoikotey: The Past as an Allegory for the Present
Historicity
Politicization
Critical Commitment
Cultural Specificity
Formal Issues
Distribution/Exhibition
Chapter Five
Conclusion
End Matter
Bibliography
End Pages
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