Folk Culture: A Critical Analysis in Assamese Cinema

By Dr Bobby Sarma Baruah

About The Book:

Assam and Northeast India as a whole are steeped in rich folklore and traditional practices. The book, "Folk Culture: A Critical Analysis in Assamese Cinema", is a densely insightful and illuminating look at how Assamese cinema, since its inception, has portrayed the folk culture and traditions of the region. The book analyses 12 seminal films, exemplifying how a visual storytelling medium like cinema exhibits the culture and traditions of our society by depicting those cultural intricacies and aesthetic nuances that cannot be described by words. It's an essential read for anyone looking to understand how cinema brings a region's culture, traditions, and folklore to life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6QM64GN
• ISBN13: 9798888156179
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Notion Press
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"