Contemporary Lusophone African Film: Transnational Communities and Alternative Modernities

This collection of essays explores the transnational nature of Lusophone films, highlighting their significance in the developing field of world cinema. It offers critical perspectives on a range of films from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique, engaging with issues such as politics, gender, and violence. The book emphasizes the need to pay attention to African film and Lusophone African film in particular.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 210 pages
\n Publication date: 14 December 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Offering a comprehensive exploration of a diverse array of films, this collection of essays delves into critical perspectives on a vibrant cinematic landscape. By engaging with specific concerns related to the various cinemas and films addressed, the collection makes a compelling case for their inclusion in ongoing discussions about world cinema.

Comprising 11 insightful chapters authored by esteemed scholars, the collection offers a deep analysis of a diverse range of films and videos from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique. Additionally, an interview with Pedro Pimenta, a prominent figure in the world of African film festivals, adds valuable insights to the volume. Drawing upon a diverse range of theoretical frameworks, the book aims to challenge the relative obscurity that has plagued these cinemas, contending that most, if not all, Lusophone films exhibit transnational characteristics across production, performance, and reception.

The first three chapters provide broad comparative overviews and suggest theoretical frameworks, while the subsequent chapters delve into detailed case studies and address a range of critical issues. These include the intersection of film with politics, the exploration of gender and violence, and the reevaluation of the period immediately following independence. Special attention is given to fiction, documentary films, and recent short alternative video productions that often go unnoticed by more traditional channels.

The book underscores the importance of recognizing the significance of African film, and Lusophone African film in particular, within the evolving field of world cinema. By presenting a holistic approach that encompasses general overviews, historical considerations, detailed case studies, and focused theoretical reflections, this volume serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers in film studies, particularly those interested in African, Lusophone cultural studies, and global cinema.

\n Weight: 484g\n
Dimension: 161 x 243 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367134976\n \n