{"product_id":"the-absence-trilogy-9781803095097","title":"The Absence Trilogy","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn insightful presentation of Indian film scripts that explore alienation and loss in middle-class life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Renowned Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to parallel cinema, offers sensitive portrayals of the middle-class psyche in his films \u003ci\u003eEkdin Pratidin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKharij\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEkdin Achanak\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seagull Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803095097\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d","brand":"Mrinal Sen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51616350634165,"sku":"9781803095097","price":20.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f183227b-2137-479d-afe9-ace1216ebaa5.jpg?v=1756189095","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-absence-trilogy-9781803095097","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}