Abstract
Indian ancient scriptures contain a rich array of rules, instructions, daily rituals, and customs, which is particularly suitable for a diverse country, with its multiculturalism and diverse beliefs. Rasa theory, a fundamental concept in Indian aesthetics that has strong connections to early Indian performing arts such as dance and theater. Contemporary dark films explore themes of violence, crime, moral ambiguity, and the darker aspects of human nature. They often aim to evoke intense and unsettling emotions in the audience. Indian audiences have shown a growing interest in films that challenge conventional storytelling and explore complex and unconventional themes. Films and web series like “Gangs of Wasseypur,” “Paatal Lok,” “Sacred Games,” and “Asur” etc. have received critical acclaim and have been embraced by audiences for their bold narratives and portrayal of darker elements. While there is an audience that enjoys dark narratives, the appreciation of dark cinema among Indian viewers is not universal. However, it has undoubtedly gained momentum and contributed to the evolving filmmaking culture in the country. This research analyzes and explores the visual semantics employed in web series with dark themes, aiming to understand their influence on the audience. As an exploratory study, it examines the visual elements employed in popular Indian cinema and web series that portray dark narratives.
Presenters
Sachin VermaAssistant Professor, Fashion Communication, National Insitute of Fashion Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India Akhilendra Pratap Sonkar
Assistant Professor, Fashion Communication, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2023 Special Focus—Images Do Not Represent Us, They Create Us: The Image and its Transforming Power
KEYWORDS
Rasa, Dark cinema, Bold narratives, Visual semantics
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