{"product_id":"the-india-list","title":"The India List","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn insightful presentation of Indian film scripts that explore alienation and loss in middle-class life.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to parallel cinema, offers sensitive portrayals of the middle-class psyche in his films \u003cem\u003eEkdin Pratidin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKharij\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eEkdin Achanak\u003c\/em\u003e. Regarded among his finest works, these films—though not strictly a trilogy, having been produced years apart—each explores the theme of absence: the sudden disappearance of an individual, the resulting exposure of underlying values, and the profound changes in relationships and attitudes among those left behind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume features shot-by-shot reconstructions (as in post-production film scripts) of all three films, alongside a comprehensive introductory essay from Somnath Zutshi. It is richly illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of scenes from the films, providing a visual complement to the textual analysis. This edition brings Sen's cinematic artistry and thematic depth to an international audience, offering an insightful exploration of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrinal Sen, Somnath Zutshi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781803095097\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20250911\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541860876349,"sku":"9781803095097","price":35.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781803095097.jpg?v=1788300045","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/the-india-list","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}