Popular cinema and politics in south india: the films of mgr and rajinikanth
Auteur :
Rajanayagam, S.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9780815373179
Date de publication :
28 nov. 2017
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,8 cm
Poids :
620 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book explores how public and cinematic personas merge in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu in India. Using the films of MGR and Rajinikanth, it reveals the intricate warp and the weft of political and cultural life of the Tamils, while examining Dravida identity, caste and language.