Month: July 2025
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The Adventures of Little Mei in Rainbow Estate
Little Mei lived on the fourteenth floor of Rainbow Estate in Hong Kong, and she was absolutely certain that her home was the most wonderful place in the entire world. Every morning, Mei would press her nose against the kitchen window and look down at the courtyard far below, where the aunties were already hanging…
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Cinema on the Brahmaputra: A Study of the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival and Its Contribution to Regional Indian Cinema
Abstract Since its inception in 2013, the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF) has emerged as a critical platform for cinematic expression in Northeast India. Located in Guwahati, Assam, the festival functions not only as a cultural event but also as a site of regional assertion, aesthetic exploration, and industry integration. This article examines the origins,…
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The Evocative Landscape: Hans Heysen, Australian Romanticism, and the Subliminal Sonics of Contemporary Ambient Electronic Music
Sir Hans Heysen (1877-1968), a seminal figure in Australian art, occupies a complex and contested position within the nation’s artistic canon. While celebrated for his iconic depictions of the Australian bush, characterized by the undulating hills of the Adelaide Hills and the majestic gum trees, his work has also been critiqued for its perceived adherence…