Cinema With Purpose – Regional And culturally linguistic Films

When the words “good film” and “impactful film” are listed, most people automatically think of Hollywood or Bollywood movies. What is often ignored is the wide selection of films created by regional cinema around the world. Whether it’s Indian regional cinema, Asian cinema, Eastern cinema, or European films from France and Italy, if you pay attention, you’ll find secret gems of cinema. Among them are cinematic secrets to be found. In the article, let us pledge to appreciate good films.

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There is an untapped demand for cultural films, which are steadily finding their way to the public’s attention these days. These films don’t have a lot of star power or a lot of money invested in them. Strong plots, good storylines, and effects are what they’re all about. In this cinematic genre, major themes and groundbreaking treatment can be clearly seen. Such films assist in the preservation and promotion of various cultures and traditions. India is a country with many different cultures, which change with each step one takes. Similarly, the birthplaces of the Renaissance were Italy and Rome. Cinema can immortalize different cultures, languages, dance styles, and other forms of art. This is why it is important to begin moving slowly through the process of filmmaking for these types as well. This is why linguistic films are often referred to as “Cinema with a Meaning.”


Bollywood films have always been a source of pride for Indians. Previously, most films from our country that were submitted to foreign film festivals were inferior to those from France, Italy, or Greece. These countries would send out films that had a strong emotional effect on the audience rather than those that were the most common. With every mainstream filmmaker’s attention now being on making a 200cr or 300cr film and smashing box office records, rather than making meaningful cinema, maybe now is the time to give regional films a chance to shine.




Regional films, without a doubt, illustrate true filmmaking skills in the entire process. With two exceptions – Paan Singh Tomar in 2012 and Ship of Theseus in 2013, the National Award winners for Best Feature Film over the last decade have all been regional films. Since 2011, India’s official entries to the Oscars have been non-Hindi films – Abu, Son of Adam (Malayalam), The Good Road (Gujarati), and Court (Marathi). Regional films can also help a filmmaker interact with their audience more effectively. A film in a person’s mother tongue will have a much greater effect on him than one in a national language since the audience will be able to communicate with it more easily.


Let’s take a break from Hollywood and Bollywood for a moment and consider the numerous motion picture industries that exist around the world. The roots of cinema in China can be traced back to 1896. The film industry has expanded significantly over the last ten years, and as of 2013, China was the world’s second-largest film market by box office receipts. The Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood, is another significant part of world cinema. In terms of production, it is the second-largest film industry, and in terms of sales, it is the third-largest. The Iranian film industry, known as Cinema of Persia, produces a significant number of commercial films each year. Iranian art films have earned international acclaim in recent years, and they now have a worldwide audience. Turkey’s film industry is based in Yesilcam. It is the European Union’s second-largest city. In 2014, the Turkish film Kis Uykusu (Winter’s Sleep) received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Film.




Argentina, Nepal, Bangladesh, Korea, and Pakistan are only a few of the many countries with film industries that need to be taken out of the shadows and onto a global stage. It is important to break the habit of only seeing blockbuster or high-budget movies as ‘films.’ Try to break away from the pop-culture bubble and engage in something different than the normal fare, both in terms of watching and producing films.

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Written by: Shahrukh Sayyed

Last updated: 15-03-2024

Shahrukh Sayyed, a skilled Cinematographer and Video Editor, brings over a decade of industry expertise. Shahrukh's impact is evident in major ads for Coca-Cola, Manforce, Invisalign, Kia Seltos, Spotify, and more, earning accolades in international film festivals.

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