Cinema is one of the most powerful mediums of expression. Positive or negative, the influence is breathtakingly enormous. We will surely discuss these two faces of cinema in detail but first of all, we will talk about the sheer magic of the art.
D. W. Griffith, born David Wark Griffith in 1875, stands as a pioneering figure in the early days of American cinema. His innovative contributions to filmmaking laid the groundwork for modern storytelling on the silver screen. Griffith, often hailed as the “Father of Film Technique,” played a pivotal role in shaping cinematic language during the
Syed Amir Haider Kamal Naqvi, popularly known as Kamal Amrohi (17 January 1918 – 11 February 1993), the legendary filmmaker, writer, & poet was born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. achieved a cult status. With an eye for detail and acute visual sense Amrohi harnessed the full power of cinema to examine themes like prostitution, reincarnation
The champion of the ordinary-middle class, Basu Chaterjee, makes the common man a hero and there day-to-day lives are as exciting as a fairytale. His films have characters who have their feet on the ground, the problems they are facing are real, their triumphs are relatable; and the losses feel like our own. Basu Chatterjee,
One of the greatest filmmakers of all time, Bimal Roy (12 July 1909 – 8 January 1966) is renowned for his realistic and socially relevant films, including “Do Bigha Zamin,” “Parineeta,” “Biraj Bahu,” “Devdas,” “Madhumati,” “Sujata,” “Parakh,” and “Bandini.” His work is particularly known for his “mise en scène” (a dramatic arrangement of the camera—the
Cinema legend Charlie Chaplin was one of the most loved movie stars of all time. From the comedic brilliance of “Easy Street” (1917) to the timeless charm of “Modern Times” (1936), his films were both uproarious and beloved during his era. Chaplin’s iconic portrayal of the naive and endearing Little Tramp defines his legacy. The
