Documentaries are rare in the mainstream cinema of Indian movies, and perhaps "Cinema Cinema" is one of such rare movies encapsulating the history of movies from 1896 when the Lumiere brothers first showcased their moving pictures to the current trend of "masala" movies.
It begins sincerely with the history of silent movies in Indian cinema ushered by Dadasaheb Phalke and presents few genuine facts. But soon the film drops into incoherent collage of film clips and advocates the success of "masala" movies, which very inadequately pursues to give the glimpses of Indian Cinema. Besides, another disappointment was the cheaper depiction of Indian audiences in the cinema halls, which overall disturbs the narration and nullifies the cinematic legacy. Overall, Indian Cinema needs a better and more researched documentary to encapsulate its legacy.
Rating: 1 star out of 4
It begins sincerely with the history of silent movies in Indian cinema ushered by Dadasaheb Phalke and presents few genuine facts. But soon the film drops into incoherent collage of film clips and advocates the success of "masala" movies, which very inadequately pursues to give the glimpses of Indian Cinema. Besides, another disappointment was the cheaper depiction of Indian audiences in the cinema halls, which overall disturbs the narration and nullifies the cinematic legacy. Overall, Indian Cinema needs a better and more researched documentary to encapsulate its legacy.
Rating: 1 star out of 4