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parallel cinema

Indian film style

Also known as: New Indian cinema, New Wave Indian cinema

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Benegal

In Shyam Benegal
…New Wave Indian cinema, or parallel cinema.
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Gopalakrishnan

In Adoor Gopalakrishnan
…the leading figures in the New Indian cinema movement of realistic and issue-based filmmaking that arose in the 1970s. His best-known works were Elippathayam (1982; Rat-Trap), Mathilukal (1990; The Walls), and Nizhalkkuthu (2002; Shadow Kill).
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Shah

In Naseeruddin Shah
…the New Indian cinema, or parallel cinema; New Indian cinema flourished in the 1970s and was defined by its more-realistic visuals and issue-driven filmmaking. He rose to prominence with his roles in Shyam Benegal’s Nishaant (1975), Manthan (1976), and Bhumika: The Role (1976) and then steadily consolidated his position as…
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