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Cinema Cinema(1979)

7.5/10
Hindi mins

Cinema Cinema (1979) is a Hindi film directed by Krishna Shah. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Cinema Cinema stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1979.

Director:Krishna Shah
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1979
Director
Krishna Shah
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A journey through Indian cinema's vibrant history.

Film Details

7.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identityfamilylovejustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The documentary was one of the first major international projects to compile a visual history of Indian cinema for a global audience.
  • Director Krishna Shah reportedly sourced rare footage from archives in India, the UK, and the United States.
  • It features clips from early silent films that were believed lost or inaccessible at the time.
  • The film was not widely released in Indian theaters, focusing more on film festivals and academic circles.
  • Its compilation coincided with a growing Western interest in Indian film following the 'parallel cinema' movement of the 1970s.
  • The documentary includes musical sequences tracing the evolution of song and dance in Indian movies over decades.
  • Krishna Shah, primarily known for Hollywood projects, made this as a personal tribute to his Indian cinematic roots.

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