New Approaches to Islam in Film

This collection of essays expands the boundaries of discussion around Muslims in film, exploring regional cinemas, auteurs, individual films, global cinema, and new explorations. It provides an examination of the multiple roles Islam plays in film and the various ways Muslims are depicted, pushing the limits of how we currently approach issues of Muslims in cinema and offering new directions for future scholarship.

Format: Hardback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

The representation of Muslims on screen remains limited in many global film industries, often perpetuating a dichotomy between "good" and "bad" Muslims, restricting the narrative domain to issues of national security, war, and terrorism. This limited portrayal has led to a significant body of scholarship focused on stereotypes and the politics of representation. However, this collection of essays, written by an international panel of contributors, seeks to expand the boundaries of discussion around Muslims in film, raising new questions about the archive and conducting in-depth analyses of specific cultural productions.

The volume encompasses a wide range of topics, including the exploration of regional cinemas, detailed analysis of individual films, comparative studies across global cinema, and innovative explorations that have yet to be fully explored. The interdisciplinary nature of the collection allows for an examination of the multifaceted roles Islam plays in film and the diverse ways Muslims are depicted. Throughout the chapters, key intersecting themes emerge that challenge the existing approaches to issues of Muslims in cinema and pave the way for new scholarship.

One of the significant contributions of this book is its reevaluation of methodological structures and sources. It challenges traditional approaches and encourages scholars to consider new sources, explore new communities, adopt new perspectives, chart new theoretical directions, and offer innovative ways of understanding conflict in cinema. By doing so, the book adds new depth to the existing scholarship in Islamic Studies, Film Studies, Religious Studies, and Media.

In conclusion, this collection of essays is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in exploring the representation of Muslims on screen. It expands the boundaries of discussion, challenges prevailing narratives, and provides new insights into the complex dynamics of Islam and cinema. By reevaluating methodological structures and sources, the book offers innovative ways of understanding conflict and contributes to the growing body of scholarship in Islamic Studies, Film Studies, Religious Studies, and Media.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 167 x 242 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815393221