Books by Erik Barnouw and S Krishnaswamy
Indian Film
by Erik Barnouw and S Krishnaswamy
For almost 25 years, this was the only serious academic book in English devoted to Indian cinema. This book has since been overtaken by thousands of others, but for a long time it was the book. The early sections on the British period, including the struggle that film-makers faced, were very sound. The revised edition brought it up to date with some theory and the direction Indian cinema was taking.
Interviews where books by Erik Barnouw and S Krishnaswamy were recommended
The best books on Indian Film, recommended by Brian Shoesmith
Professor Brian Shoesmith chooses five books that celebrate the lavish history of the Indian film industry. He maintains that Bollywood has become a global brand — in Perth, you can even take classes in Bollywood dance.
