{"product_id":"mysteries-of-the-mundane-the-films-of-girish-kasaravalli-9789352878437","title":"Mysteries of the Mundane: The Films of Girish Kasaravalli","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): John W. Hood\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a career spanning three decades, Kannada director Girish Kasaravalli has long been recognised and respected as one of the foremost filmmakers of independent cinema in India.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMysteries of the Mundane\u003c\/em\u003e, John Hood presents an intensive discussion on Kasaravalli’s work—including his diploma film, feature films and two documentaries. Kannada literature, cultural traditions and a love for folk-theatre have shaped Kasaravalli’s storytelling and influenced his visual style. His films are firmly rooted in themes specific and local to Karnataka; however, their touching exploration of the commonplace shows that within the local, specific culture lie values, struggles, dreams and aspirations that are truly universal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcross fifteen chapters, the author closely analyses and interprets Kasaravalli’s films, examining their stories, plots, characterisation, visual language and aesthetics, and commenting on their socio-political symbolism and significance. He highlights Kasaravalli’s ability to find deeper meaning in everyday life, which makes his films so inventive and exceptional, giving them a global appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45616523575447,"sku":"9789352878437","price":610.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789352878437.webp?v=1769295018","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mysteries-of-the-mundane-the-films-of-girish-kasaravalli-9789352878437","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}