ABSTRACT
The book offers an interdisciplinary overview of the film and place relationship from an intercultural perspective. It explores the complex domain of place and space in cinema and the film industry's role in establishing cultural connections and economic cooperation between India and Europe.
With contributions from leading international scholars, various case studies scrutinise European and Indian contexts, exploring both the established and emerging locations. The book extends the dominantly Britain-oriented focus on India’s cinema presence in Europe to European countries such as Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Slovenia, Finland, and Sweden, where the Indian film industry progressively expands its presence. The chapters of this book look at Indian film production in Europe as a cultural bridge between India and Europe, fostering mutual understanding of the culture and society of the two regions.
This interdisciplinary book will be of interest to researchers in film studies, cultural anthropology, cultural geography, tourism, economics, sociology, and cultural studies. It will also be interest to practitioners working in local authorities, destination management, tourism, and creative business, all of whom see the value of film production in attracting visitors, investment, and creating new networks with local economic actors. The book offers much-needed data and tools to translate their professional goals and potentials into effective regional strategies and activities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|38 pages
Introduction
chapter 2|23 pages
From real to reel and back again
part II|60 pages
Experiencing place through film
part III|94 pages
On location
chapter 8|23 pages
Slovenia as a new contender in attracting Indian filmmakers within the context of Central and Eastern Europe
chapter 9|20 pages
Production culture, interpersonal relations, and the internationalisation of filmmaking industry
chapter 10|14 pages
Film productions as a part of the regional identity in rural areas – the case of the Nordic countries
part IV|50 pages
Beyond the screen
chapter 13|18 pages
‘Namastey London’
part V|8 pages
Conclusions