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Colonial South Asia: cultural conflicts and racial hierarchies

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If you have a question about this talk, please contact Dr Annamaria Motrescu-Mayes .

The event is free, but please book a seat by telephone at 01223 338094 or amm230@cam.ac.uk

This session focuses on how the British Raj impacted on the history of South Asia and how ensuing cultural and racial conflicts and hierarchies have been represented in films. A particular focus is put on comparing first person narratives, i.e. colonial amateur films, with commercial and propaganda film productions.

This talk is part of the Film and History Seminar Series: Teaching Modern South Asian History with Film and Oral History series.

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