{"product_id":"unmechanical-ritwik-ghatak-in-50-fragments-edited-by-shamya-dasgupta","title":"Unmechanical: Ritwik Ghatak in 50 Fragments Edited by Shamya Dasgupta","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA CENTENARY TRIBUTE TO AN UNCOMPROMISING GENIUS OF CINEMA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eRitwik Ghatak was a man of fierce contradictions: a relentless innovator, a humanist filmmaker, and a visionary whose work was often ignored or misunderstood during his lifetime. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003eUnmechanical: Ritwik Ghatak in 50 Fragments\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a definitive exploration of one of India’s most consequential and controversial artists, bringing together fifty diverse perspectives to mark his centenary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThrough the eyes of his collaborators, family members, academics, and admirers, this anthology paints an unflinching portrait of a filmmaker whose relevance has only surged globally in the decades since his passing. From the bold innovations of his humanist cinema to his deeply ingrained engagement with the trauma of a partitioned Bengal, the essays in this volume celebrate Ghatak not just as a master of the craft, but as a revolutionary force. Whether you are a lifelong cinephile or discovering his work for the first time, this collection is an essential masterclass on the life, mystique, and enduring impact of a true legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this collection is a landmark for cinema enthusiasts:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMultifaceted Portrait:\u003c\/b\u003e Fifty essays offer a 360-degree view of a complex man, blending personal memories with scholarly critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCentenary Celebration:\u003c\/b\u003e The perfect companion for understanding why Ghatak’s work continues to be a cornerstone of global humanist cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Context:\u003c\/b\u003e Deeply explores Ghatak’s unique connection to the history, culture, and social struggles of the land he loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpertly Curated:\u003c\/b\u003e Edited by Shamya Dasgupta, a journalist and cinema enthusiast, bringing together an impressive array of voices who knew or deeply admired the maestro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eRevisit the vision of an irrepressible genius. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eUnmechanical\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at Beetle Bookshop today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52449696940315,"sku":null,"price":764.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71KdzDoSG7L._SL1500.jpg?v=1783054414","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/unmechanical-ritwik-ghatak-in-50-fragments-edited-by-shamya-dasgupta","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}