Beyond Domesticity and Women’s Agency in Manipuri Cinema
An Analysis of Female Characters in Aribam Syam’s Film
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22199746 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Johnson Rajkumar (0000-0002-7832-1045, Manipur University), Rajkumari Lilapati Devi Rajkumari Lilapati Devi, Rajkumari Lilapati Devi (Manipur University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2582-7472 • E-ISSN: 2582-7472 |
| Publisher | Granthaalayah Publications and Printers (PUBLISHER • IN) |
| DOI | 10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.719 |
| OpenAlex | W4388989887 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 15 |
The representation of women in cinema has been a longstanding concern in the field of cinema studies. Historically, female characters have often been relegated to submissive and domestic roles on screen. However, recent years have witnessed a significant shift in the portrayal of women in cinema, with an increasing number of films depicting female characters in active, occupational, and self-determining roles. This article delves into this transformative narrative trend by focusing on two Manipuri films, Imagi Ningthem (1981) and Ishanou (1990), directed by Aribam Syam Sharma. These films feature resilient female protagonists who challenge and defy the traditional domestic roles assigned to women in cinematic narratives. Using textual analysis, this article explores the nuanced portrayal of these female characters and the agency they exhibit in shaping their destinies. Drawing from the framework of feminist film theory, this study critically examines how these characters navigate societal expectations and patriarchal norms within the context of their narratives. The films serve as compelling narratives that shed light on the evolving representation of female agency in cinema where women character challenges conventional gender roles and offer a fresh perspective on women's identity within the cinematic realm. By interrogating the textual and societal dimensions of these films, this study gives a broader discourse on gender representation in cinema and highlights the importance of female agency in shaping contemporary narratives
Aesthetics · Art · Film analysis · Film studies · Literature · Movie theater · Narrative · Political science · Politics · Realm · Social science · Sociology · Cinema and Media Studies · Gender Studies · History · Law · South Asian Cinema and Culture · South Asian Studies and Conflicts
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |