IAP 2001 Activity

Bollywood Masala: Visions from Indian Cinema Cancelled Abhinav Shukla , Pinky Roopani Mon Jan 29, Wed Jan 31, Fri Feb 2, Sat Feb 3, 07-08:30pm, 4-237 Enrollment limited: first come, first served Signup by: 10-Jan-2001 Limited to 60 participants. Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Fee: 5.00 for To cover expenses of film screening, editing This series provides an introduction to the world's largest movie industry and traces its evolution over the years in subtle harmony with changing Indian societal and cultural values, norms and perspectives. Appropriate comparison and contrasts with Western cinema on a variety of issues ranging from violence, family system to gender roles in movies, highlight the differences and similarities in the Western and Indian approach to culture and entertainment. The format is a combination of voice over by the speakers with movie clips (with English sub-titles) illustrating the character and spirit of different elements in the movies. Contact: Abhinav Shukla, 35-135, x3-1811, shukla@mit.edu Sponsor: Abhinav Shukla, 550 MEMORIAL DR APT 16C-2, 617 225-1672, shukla@mit.edu Latest update: 29-Jan-2001

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