The Clap Trap
Brief Synopsis
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"Junior Ariste" is the self-adopted euphemism for the so-called Extras in the Bombay film industry: the actors and actresses who flesh out the background, make up the group scenes, fill in as party celebrants, mourners or on-lookers to the antics of the hero and heroine. We observe them at work on t
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Jill Misquitta
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Clap Trap
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
52m
Synopsis
"Junior Ariste" is the self-adopted euphemism for the so-called Extras in the Bombay film industry: the actors and actresses who flesh out the background, make up the group scenes, fill in as party celebrants, mourners or on-lookers to the antics of the hero and heroine. We observe them at work on the set, in their union offices, and at home while trying to cope with the larger realities of living in Bombay--capital of the Bollywood merchants.
Director
Jill Misquitta
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Clap Trap
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
52m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown in New York City (Florence Gould Hall) as part of program "Women Directors From South Asia: A Film Festival" December 2, 3, 4 & 10, 1994.
video
dialogue Hindi
