1. “What our cinema needs above everything else is a style, an idiom, a sort of iconography of cinema, which would be uniquely and recognizably Indian.-” How far this applies to Indian cinema today? Discuss.

According to the author Satyajit Ray, most of the Indian films are replete with such visual dissonances. They look for only material gain. The cinema has become a phenomenon and a potent force in making the seers way-ward and westernized. It has a tendency to uproot our age-old cultural and social ties. Stories Rave been based on Hollywood. Thus Indian cinema ? does not-apply this reality. Our culture is invaded by Hollywood pattern a kind of culture which is alien to our life-style. This should be avoided. Rather Indian film needs to produce the basic aspect of Indian life.

2.Should the cinema be looked upon as a form of creative expression? Give reasons.

The Cinema should not be only looked upon as a form of creative expression. But it should be with the combination, of various measures—the functions of song, music, painting, dramatic action, architecture and a host of other major or minor arts. It should also combine the cold logic of science.

3. Do you think Indian films have certain basic weaknesses? Illustrate your answer, citing examples from the films you have seen.

According to S. Ray. Indian films have certain weaknesses. I find such weaknesses in Indian films today. Indian films lack the truth.
The producers have totally attempted and that too not always with honesty. Recently I have seen the film Three Idiots’ full of. It is humor. But it lacks superb acting, sweet music, drama, and architecture. It also lacks intelligence wit. It is due to the overexposure to violence and sex to impressionable minds.

4. What is the most dominant influence on Indian films?

The most dominant influence on Indian film is that of the American cinema. Stories have also been written based on the Hollywood pattern.
Even where the story has been genuinely Indian. The background music has revealed an irrepressible ornament that hang down for Negros. These are the bad qualities of Indian films.

5. What aspects of American films do our films imitate? Is it justified in our context?

Yes, our films imitate some of the American aspects. Such as story. Stories have been written based on American films. It also tries to depict a way of life like Americans. Indian films also adopt high technical polish and high tone music. It is not justified, Indian films should adopt the aspect of Indian life. Where habit and speech dress and manners, background and foreground blend into a harmonious whole.

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