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Tamil Neo-Noir: Masculinity in Cinema by Walgh is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The article analyzes the emergence of neo-noir in contemporary Tamil cinema, particularly focusing on masculinity and modernity in Tamil Nadu. It examines three films—Soodhu Kavvum, Jigarthanda, and Jil Jung Juk—highlighting how they diverge from traditional hero-centric narratives and reflect changing societal anxieties regarding masculinity and identity. The study positions Tamil neo-noir as a significant cultural phenomenon that reinterprets the gangster archetype and engages with the socio-political lan
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- Walgh
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- EN