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African Film: New Forms of Aesthetics and Politics
African Film New Forms of Aesthetics and Politics Author:Manthia Diawara Contemporary African filmmaking is the — subject of this insightful and exciting look — at every aspect of the art form on the — African continent. Focusing on new trends in African cinema from the 1990s to — today, this book explores new cinematic languages and modes — of production, films departure from nationalism and social — realism, and the Noll... more »ywood film industry, among other topics.
In this book Manthia Diawara, a renowned scholar on Black
cinema, literature, and art brings readers up to date on the
exciting changes taking place behind and in front of African
cameras. Contributions by filmmakers, scholars, and producers
as well as profiles of thirty important African directors and
their films, provide valuable insight into recent developments.
The volume comes with a DVD containing several interviews
with filmmakers conducted by the author. Scholars, students,
and anyone interested in cinematic and African cultural studies
will find much to discover and celebrate in this authoritative,
fascinating look at new trends in African filmmaking.« less