World Film Locations - Mumbai

Mumbai is a megalopolis of dramatic diversity and heartbreaking extremes, with wealthy areas located just steps away from the searing poverty of its huge slums. The home of Bollywood, Mumbai is also the epicentre of India's film industry and its foremost film location. Through the lens of Mumbai's manifold cinematic representations, World Film Locations: Mumbai explores the sheer complexity of this incomparable city.

About the author

Helio San Miguel teaches film at the New School for Social Research in New York City.

Summary

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is a megalopolis of diversity and heartbreaking extremes, where immense wealth is just steps away from the searing poverty of its slums. This title includes scene specific reviews and short essays exploring the ways filmmakers from India and abroad have represented Mumbai's diverse urban and human landscape.

Product details

• Authors: Helio San Miguel
• Assisted by: Helio San Miguel (Editor), Helio San (The New School) Miguel (Editor), Helio San Miguel (Editor)
• Publisher: Intellect Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2012
• EAN: 9781841506326
• ISBN: 978-1-84150-632-6
• No. of pages: 130
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 291 g
• Series: World Film Locations; World Film Locations
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet