From Demon to Divine: Visual Grammar of Empowerment

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This presentation delves into the shared visual grammar in Indian cinema through the films Bulbbul and Maa, moving from "Demon to Divine." It explores how patriarchal myths serve as disciplinary systems using cinematography to depict confinement and empowerment, guided by Mulvey's "male gaze" theory. The technical elements like high-angle shots, use of color, and eye-level framing demonstrate the transition from subjugation to agency. Focusing on cinematographic transformation rather than...