{"product_id":"the-absence-trilogy-mrinal-sen-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\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mrinal Sen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1803095091\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781803095097\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seagull Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Mrinal Sen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46526442307839,"sku":"9781803095097","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7021bd15-b81f-403e-a914-3e7c7a6d9672.jpg?v=1737556197","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-absence-trilogy-mrinal-sen-9781803095097","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}