CARNIVALISING THE SCREEN: BAKTHIN’S DIALOGISM AND THE EVOLUTION OF NEW-GEN MALAYALAM CINEMA
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.3209Keywords:
Malayalam Cinema, New-Gen Films, Mikhail Bakhtin, Chronotype, Canivalism and DialogismAbstract [English]
The Malayalam film industry has undergone a significant transformation since 2010, marked by the emergence of a new generation of filmmakers who have introduced innovative and disruptive elements into the cinematic landscape. This article explores the concept of "carnivalising the screen" and the dialogical nature of New-Gen Malayalam cinema, focusing on how these films have subverted traditional norms and embraced a more inclusive and diverse narrative approach.
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