Absence Trilogy

<b>An insightful presentation of Indian film scripts that explore alienation and loss in middle-class life.</b> <p/> Renowned Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen celebrated for his pioneering contributions to parallel cinema offers sensitive portrayals of the middle-class psyche in his films <i>Ekdin Pratidin</i> <i>Kharij</i> and <i>Ekdin Achanak</i>. 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. <p/> This 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.