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: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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. Prior scholarship on Muslims in film has primarily focused on stereotypes and the politics of representation. However, this collection of essays, written by an international panel of contributors, significantly broadens the discourse surrounding Muslims in film, raising new questions about the archive and delving into detailed analyses of specific cultural productions.

The volume encompasses the examination of regional cinemas, thorough 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 provides a comprehensive 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.

This book offers a fresh perspective on the existing scholarship by reevaluating methodological frameworks and sources, as well as exploring new visual geographies, transnational circuits, and approaches. It reframes the prevailing scholarly conventions in five novel trajectories: considering new sources, exploring new communities, probing new perspectives, charting new theoretical directions, and offering new ways of understanding conflict in cinema. As such, it will be invaluable to scholars working in Islamic Studies, Film Studies, Religious Studies, and Media.

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367723408