G. Aravindan

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Remembering Govindan Aravindan: The Iconoclast Filmmaker
V.K. Cherian
Govindan Aravindan was an iconic Malayalam filmmaker who not only challenged the boundaries of filmmaking but also tried to explore new ideas through his films. We delve into how the likes of Ingmar Bergmann and Andrei Tarkovsky influenced the philosophy of his films, making him a cultural icon in…
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Making Films with G. Aravindan: In Conversation with Isaac Thomas
V.K. Cherian
Music composer and script writer Isaac Thomas Kottukapally speaks about his experiences of working with acclaimed Malayalam film director G. Aravindan.
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Images from John Abraham
V K Cherian
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Stills from John Abraham's Life and Work
V.K. Cherian
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Bibliography
  Krishnan, Rajan Kurai (2011) 'John Abraham: Cinema and the Idea of the Collective'. Journal of the Moving Image. No. 10, December. pp 40-50. http://jmionline.org/article/john_abraham_cinema_and_the_idea_of_the_co…   Nandakumar, R. (2007) 'The Syndrome of Radical Regression or The Anatomy of…
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Interview with Ramachandra Babu on Working with John Abraham
V K Cherian
                                                      Ramachandra Babu, a cinematographer, worked with John Abraham for his first two films. Babu is a national award-winning cinematographer who has worked with many eminent film-makers of Kerala.   The following are excerpts of an interview with…
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John Abraham and the Socio-Political Contexts of New Cinema in Kerala
V.K. Cherian
  Film-maker John Abraham (1937–1987) is still remembered as a cult figure of New Indian Cinema, especially those of his genre from Kerala. Though he made four films, and many films he attempted were not completed or remained at the script stage, his commitment and dedication to the new genre of…
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The Indian Media: Illusion, Delusion and Reality
The article is taken is from The Indian Media, Illusion, Delusion and Reality. Essays in honour of Prem Bhatia (Edited by AshaRani Mathur and published by Rupa and Co on behalf of Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust). We gratefully acknowledge Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust for having given us permission to…
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The Indian Cartoon: An Overview - by E.P. Unny
This article is taken from The Indian Media, Illusion, Delusion and Reality: Essays in Honour of Prem Bhatia (Edited by Asha Rani Mathur and published by Rupa and Co on behalf of Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust). We gratefully acknowledge Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust for giving us permission to carry the…
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In Conversation with E.P. Unny
Shruti Ravi
Shruti Ravi: Could you share some of your memories about Shankar’s Weekly and the atmosphere at the time?   E.P. Unny: My first cartoon was printed by Shankar. I mean it was ‘distance cartoon’, I was studying in a college in Palakkad, Shankar’s Weekly was in Delhi. Shankar was open to contributions…
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