Class 11 English Unit 18: Writing Book / Film Review Language Development Section

 

Writing (page 167)

A.   Study the general format of a book review and a film review.

A book review is a scholarly review in which a book is analysed in terms of its content, style, and merit. Similarly, a film review is a review that provides a short description of a film, including the reviewer’s opinion about it. A scholarly review should use formal language. The format of a book and film review is presented below:

Book Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhYF3v3zTeo

Film Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp8xHISHGu4&t=50s

Book review

Film review

·        Introduction (title, author, place of publication: publisher, date of publication, number of pages, type of book-fiction, nonfiction etc) ·        Author's background (who the author is and where s/he stands in the genre or field of inquiry adding his/her contribution in literature) ·        Summary and plot ·        Theme and writing style ·        Writer's impression and evaluation of it/critique's opinion

·        Introduction (with title, release date, background information, genre, starring) ·        Summary of the story ·        Analysis of the plot elements (rising action/ climax) ·        Creative elements (dialogues, characters, use of colors, camera techniques, mood, tone, symbols, costumes or anything that contributes or takes away from the overall plot) ·        Opinion (supported with examples and facts from the story) ·        Critique's opinion/Conclusion (announcing whether the filmmaker was successful in his/ her purpose, re-statement of the evidence, explanation of how the motion picture helped provide a deeper understanding of the course

 

B.    Write a review of a book/film you have recently read or watched.

Film Review: Jhola

Title of the movie: Jhola

Director: Yadav Kumar Bhattarai

Producers: Raj Timalsina, Ram Gopal Thapa and Sushil Shah

Starring: Garima Panta, Desh Bhakta Khanal, Sujal Nepal, Laxmi Giri and  

                Deepak Chhetri

Cinematography: Deepak Bajracharya

Genre: Social

Duration: 90 minutes

Language: Nepali

Released Date: 7 December 2013

Screened by: Zonta, an international organisation

Last week, I saw a movie in Bageshori QFX. It's a Nepali movie made on a popular book by Krishna Dharabasi with its setting in the Nepali society of the time about a century ago. The movie was directed by Yadav Kumar Bhattarai and features Garima Panta, Desh Bhakta Khanal, Sujal Nepal, Laxmi Giri and Deepak Chhetri in prominent roles in the banner of Media for Culture Pvt. Ltd.

PLOT:

The movie projects Sati System surrounding the height of violence against women in ancient Nepal. Garima Pant is presented as a young woman married to a man 40 years her senior. When her husband dies, Garima is kept to be burnt alive with the dead body of her husband. She runs away from the fire and hides in a cave. It also reflects her small son's help to his mother from the villagers.

STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS

The scenes in the movie seem realistic and historical, with its setting in East Nepal about 100 years ago. The movie uses long shots to present realistic views and traditional tools like dhiki, janto, madani, ranko, diyalo etc. to project realistic scenarios of the time. It reminds the old generation to recollect their childhood memories and the youth to know about their ancestors’ activities. Along with the Sati System, it also includes some instances of the Slavery system. The cinematography is one of the best aspects of the movie. The director uses traditional methods of lightening like that of ranko, diyalo and fireplace light, to reflect real scenarios. Dress, music and characters without makeup show natural activities of the time.

STAR CAST

The acting of Garima Pant and the child is realistic and heart-touching. Other actors have also justified their character.

CONCLUSION:

'Jhola' is a historical film based on a story by writer Krishna Dharabasi about the Sati culture that was prevalent in the Nepalese society until the 1920s, in which a wife had to immolate herself upon her husband's death, typically on his funeral pyre. It is a mirror of violence against women in ancient times. Apart from the entertainment, the movie offers insights into history, culture and tradition.

Book Review: JEEVAN KANDHA KI PHOOL?

Title: Jeevan Kandha ki Phool

Writer: Jhamak Kumari Ghimire 

Publisher: Saajha Prakashan, Kathmandu 

Published Date: 2010 AD

Genre: Autobiography  

I recently went through a book, "Jeevan Kandha Ki Phool?" written by Mrs Jhamak Kumari Ghimire, a handicapped lady from Jhapa district. The book is the first successful attempt in Nepal by a person who writes with her toes. The book is one of the best-sellers in the Nepali market today. Ghimire's pitiful condition and the fact that she has already written many other books should inspire anyone to read this book.

The book is an autobiographical account of Ghimire, describing her battle in life to come to the light of knowledge and live a meaningful life. The book shows how she managed to transform her life from a mere lump of flesh into a human with the power of intelligence and talent. In a very simple and clear language, she has managed to bring to the reader's mind the way she was able to hold a pen between her toes and write the alphabet. The reader's eyes are sure to be filled with tears as they go through the book. The book captures the reader's attention undivided throughout and is equally inspiring to them to fight the battle of life despite any challenges and obstacles. Overall, the book is worthy of its name and much more valuable than its cost.

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