A Siberian History of Soviet Film: Manufacturing Visions of the Indigenous Peoples of the North

Caroline Damiens' A Siberian History of Soviet Film explores how indigenous Peoples of the North were depicted in Soviet cinema and television between 1920 and 1980, combining analysis of key works with primary sources and highlighting the role of indigenous individuals in shaping their cinematic image. She emphasises the multifaceted nature of film and provides a re-evaluation of the Soviet cinematic past and present by centring indigenous voices in the narrative.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Caroline Damiens' A Siberian History of Soviet Film explores the depictions of indigenous Peoples of the North in Soviet cinema and television between 1920 and 1980. She combines detailed analysis of key works with primary sources to reveal how these cinematic portrayals were created and negotiated, providing insight into the concepts of progress and authenticity in the Soviet context. Damiens emphasises the role of indigenous individuals in shaping their cinematic image, both in front of and behind the camera, highlighting the works of lesser-known figures like Suntsai Geonka, Zinaida Pikunova, and Iurii Rytkheu. By using a decolonial approach and drawing from extensive archival materials, Damiens prompts a re-evaluation of the Soviet cinematic past and present by centring indigenous voices in the narrative. This provides a thorough exploration of the intricate relationship between culture, representation, and identity in Soviet cinema.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350269880