Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Wednesday, 28 Oct 2026 - 18:00

Around the World with Indian Cinema

A close-up portrait of a South Asian woman looking directly at the camera, her face partially veiled by a vibrant yellow dupatta adorned with pearls, showcasing intricate henna designs on her hands and a maang tikka on her forehead

One of the largest film producing nations in the world, Indian cinema has a rich and dynamic history that goes back well over a century – a history of successfully counteracting competition from Hollywood where richer countries, like Britain, have failed. Indian cinema also has a long and successful global history that is less familiar. This lecture explores the global flows of Indian cinema, its many influences and shifting impacts on cinema-going cultures across the world for almost a hundred years.

Dr Ranita Chatterjee

Visiting Professor of Film

Dr Ranita Chatterjee is Senior Lecturer in Film and Television Studies at the University of Exeter. Her interdisciplinary research spans film history, film theory...

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