Guru Dutt

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Guru Dutt born?July 9, 1925
2. When did Guru Dutt die?October 10, 1964 (age 39)
3. Where was Guru Dutt born?Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
4. Who was Guru Dutt?Guru Dutt was a talented Indian filmmaker born in 1925 in Mysore. He made movies that explore deep emotions and real human feelings.
5. What are Guru Dutt's most famous movies?His best-known films are "Pyaasa" (1957) and "Kaagaz Ke Phool" (1959).

Auteur Theory: A film theory that views a director as the primary author of a film, imprinting their personal vision and style.
Chiaroscuro: The use of strong contrasts between light and dark, typically bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.
Existential Angst: A feeling of dread or anxiety arising from the contemplation of one's own existence and freedom.