Diaspora and Cultural Negotiations: The Films of Gurinder Chadha

Diaspora and Cultural Negotiations: The Films of Gurinder Chadha explores critical and theoretical conceptualizations of identity, globalization, intersectionality, and diaspora in the films of Gurinder Chadha, highlighting their challenges in hybridization and acculturation and the historical and political exigencies that influence their everyday existence. Contributors analyze Chadhas films in the context of cultural milieus, exploring his own role as an auteur.

Format: Hardback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Diaspora and Cultural Negotiations: The Films of Gurinder Chadha delves into profound and theoretical explorations of identity, globalization, intersectionality, and diaspora, among other critical themes, within the cinematic works of Gurinder Chadha. This book posits that Chadha's films offer insightful and empathetic representations of the members of the diaspora community, making them of contemporary and enduring significance. It highlights the challenges they face in navigating hybridization and acculturation in the societies they migrate to, as well as the historical and political contexts that shape their daily lives. Contributors examine Chadha's films within the broader context of cultural milieus such as multiculturalism, narration, representation, ethnicity, literary adaptation, and intercultural negotiations. They also explore Chadha's own role as an auteur, shedding light on her artistic vision and contributions to the field. Scholars of film studies, Indian cinema, diaspora studies, sociology, and cultural studies will find this book invaluable in their academic pursuits.

Diaspora and Cultural Negotiations: The Films of Gurinder Chadha explores critical and theoretical conceptualizations of identity, globalization, intersectionality, and diaspora, among other topics, in the films of Gurinder Chadha.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 227 x 161 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666912852