Routledge - South Asian Cinemas: Widening the Lens Book

Expand your understanding of regional film with South Asian Cinemas: Widening the Lens. Published by Routledge, this collection moves past the standard focus on Bollywood to provide a deep look at the diverse cinematic landscapes of South Asia. It covers a wide range of regional film industries, including Nepali, Sri Lankan, Pakistani Panjabi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, Kannada, and early Tamil cinemas. This book provides a wide-reaching analysis of how these industries function and interact. Readers can explore the various elements that define these film cultures, such as music, dance, audiences, and the work of individual filmmakers. By using ethnographic, historical, auteur, and textual approaches, the text offers a comprehensive look at the mutual influences shared among these different cinematic traditions. Whether you are studying film history or exploring world cinema, this collection offers a unique perspective on the breadth of South Asian film production. It unpacks the definition of Bollywood while giving equal attention to the many other vibrant voices that make up the region's cinematic identity.