Popular cinema and politics in south india: the films of mgr and rajinikanth
Auteur :
Rajanayagam, S.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781138822030
Date de publication :
5 févr. 2015
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,8 cm
Poids :
498 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.