Date: Sunday, December 2nd / Time: 11:30 / Venue: Samsara, The Park Chennai / Event Type: Music, Film, Culture Conference

In today’s connected world, are factors such as the infusion of new technology, growing Indian urban class and the influence of Hollywood culture - flashy vehicles, girls, special effects, sex and violence - affecting the identity of Indian cinema? From the 50’s - known as the Golden Era of Indian cinema - when notable films were made for the common man and his struggles in a newly independent nation, to today's interconnected world raising the aspirations of the common man, with many big budget films shot overseas revolving around a protagonist with power and money to further fuel his dreams – the aesthetics and commerce of Indian cinema have undergone significant change. Seen by some as a downfall, but by others as an opportunity to facilitate emergence of a new wave of Indian independent cinema, can technological advances and democratization of film making and outreach tools help India evolve its own unique cinematic identity, and influence a new and bolder generation of viewers and filmmakers?

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