Puri was a prolific star of Indian cinema, also appearing in British films and TV such as East Is East and White Teeth.

Abel Gance’s silent masterpiece Napoleon (1927) exceeds the parameters of virtually every aspect of film culture. In the 1920s, its temporal gigantism horrified producers and its aesthetic invention flustered critics; today, the film’s dimensions pose monumental challenges for restoration and exhibition – let alone evaluation. Napoleon sealed Gance’s reputation, yet its fate haunted the rest of his career. The film’s production attracted extensive pr...

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