that's interesting. the game as played in lagaan, as
in most popular films which use cricket (or other
sports) as a plot device, bears little resemblance to
the (extra-diegetic) game as played in india or
elsewhere. none of the actors, whether representing
bowler, fielder or batter, appears to know how to
play. these ppl you meet, what are they really
understanding, really enjoying? rather more (and less)
than an effect of the real, i'd have thought.
best wishes
piers smith
--- Ross Macleay <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Just an additional comment following on from
> Sukhbir's fascinating remarks on Lagaan, the film is
> almost an introductory course on cricket. I keep
> meeting people who tell me that while watching it,
> they understood and even enjoyed the
> otherwise-to-them-quite-boring-game of cricket for
> the first time. In the details it shows of the game,
> it is somewhat unusual in the genre of sporting
> films.
>
> Ross
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