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Book Synopsis
The unique analysis of art house alongside discussion of commercial films from the African continent and the African diaspora presented here offer a fresh perspective on viewers experiences that highlights aesthetic and political issues.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

1 AfricaWatch: Parameters and Contexts 1

Part I Space 33

2 The Postcolonial City: Education of the Spectator in Harrikrisna Anenden's The Cathedral 35

3 Framing the City: Africanizing Viewer and Viewed through Angle, Distance, Genre, and Movement 55

Part II Character 77

4 Models of African Femininity 79

5 African Masculinity: "We Don't Need Another Hero" 113

6 Revolutionary Personhood: Revolutionize the Spectator, or Stop,Thief! 133

Part III Narrative 155

7 Documentary Film: Situating a Style 157

8 African Narration: Narration of Africa 172

9 Jean-Marie Teno: Creating an African Repertoire 187

10 Conclusion: Inside/Outside or How to Make a Film about Africa Today 216

Filmography 234

References 238

Glossary 246

Index 251

Contemporary Cinema of Africa and the Diaspora

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 27 June 2014
      ISBN-13 9781405193047
      978-1405193047
      ISBN-10 1405193042
      Also in:
      Films, cinema Sociology and anthropology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The unique analysis of art house alongside discussion of commercial films from the African continent and the African diaspora presented here offer a fresh perspective on viewers experiences that highlights aesthetic and political issues.

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments ix

      1 AfricaWatch: Parameters and Contexts 1

      Part I Space 33

      2 The Postcolonial City: Education of the Spectator in Harrikrisna Anenden's The Cathedral 35

      3 Framing the City: Africanizing Viewer and Viewed through Angle, Distance, Genre, and Movement 55

      Part II Character 77

      4 Models of African Femininity 79

      5 African Masculinity: "We Don't Need Another Hero" 113

      6 Revolutionary Personhood: Revolutionize the Spectator, or Stop,Thief! 133

      Part III Narrative 155

      7 Documentary Film: Situating a Style 157

      8 African Narration: Narration of Africa 172

      9 Jean-Marie Teno: Creating an African Repertoire 187

      10 Conclusion: Inside/Outside or How to Make a Film about Africa Today 216

      Filmography 234

      References 238

      Glossary 246

      Index 251

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