Identity, nationhood and Bangladesh independent cinema / Fahmidul Haq and Brian Shoesmith.
| Author/creator | Haka, Ph♯hamidula |
| Other author | Shoesmith, Brian. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge contemporary South Asia series |
| Contents | Nationhood, identity and independent cinema -- Identity approaches of Bengali Muslims -- The making of independent cinema in Bangladesh -- Textual analysis: foundational films -- Textual analysis: Transitional films -- Textual analysis: Contemporary films -- Representing identity through cinema -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "This book analyses how independent filmmakers from Bangladesh have represented national identity in their films. The focus of this book is on independent and art house filmmakers and how cinema plays a vital role in constructing national and cultural identity. The authors examine post-2000 films which predominantly deal with issues of national identity and demonstrate how they tackle questions of national identity. Bangladesh is seemingly a homogenous country consisting 98% of Bengali and 90% of Muslim. This majority group has two dominant identities - Bengaliness (the ethno-linguistic identity) and Muslimness (the religious identity). Bengaliness is perceived as secular-modern whereas Muslimness is perceived as traditional and conservative. However, Bangladeshi independent and art house filmmakers portray the nationhood of the country with an enthusiasm and liveliness that exceeds these two categories. In addition to these categories, the authors add two more dimensions to the approach to discuss identity: Popular Religion and Transformation. The study argues that these identity categories are represented in the films, and that they both reproduce and challenge dominant discourses of nationalism. Providing a new addition to the discourse of contemporary national identity, the book will be of interest to researchers studying international film and media studies, independent cinema studies, Asian cinema, and South Asian culture, politics, and identity politics"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Haka, Ph♯hamidula. Identity, nationhood and Bangladesh independent cinema London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023 9781032220826 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022002486 |
| ISBN | 9781000605648 (epub) |
| ISBN | 9781003271093 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |