The Aesthetics of Ugliness in Contemporary Malayalam Cinema

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  • Author : Sunitha Srinivas C
  • Release Date : 2024-09-27
  • Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
  • Genre : Social Science
  • Pages : 309
  • ISBN 13 : 1036409376
  • File Size : 16,16 MB
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The Aesthetics of Ugliness in Contemporary Malayalam Cinema by Sunitha Srinivas C PDF Summary

Book Description: Cinema as an aesthetic construct exists in a specific historical and political context, reflecting the society and its aesthetic values. Visual representation of the Ugly, its politics and aestheticization, are deeply rooted in the screen space. Featuring unconventional characters, unembellished visuals, raw and gritty storytelling, the unaesthetic challenges conventional notions of beauty on screen. The physical, psychological, and social manifestations of the ugly are incorporated into the cinematic space through content, theme, physical representations, symbols, setting, dialogue, as well as the camera. Exploring the intricate connection between ugliness and the cinematic medium, the book focuses on identity, gender, and other manifestations of Ugly in contemporary Malayalam cinema. It meticulously analyses the portrayal of ugliness in characters, narratives, and visual aesthetics, thus highlighting societal norms and realities of life. The book is a must-read for film scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of aesthetics and storytelling.

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