Alexie Tcheuyap
Postnationalist African Cinemas
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719083365
- author:
- Alexie Tcheuyap
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 13.9 x 21.5 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Africa, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Postnationalist African cinemas explores how African narratives are redefining postcolonial identities and forms beyond traditional nationalist frameworks. By examining new genres, discourses, and representations, this book reveals how contemporary directors are shifting their approach to film as a popular form of entertainment rather than a political statement.
The author investigates various filmic genres, including comedy, dance, crime, and epic, alongside cultural aspects such as witchcraft, sexuality, and oracles. This nuanced analysis sheds light on the formal choices made by directors and the ways in which they are redefining the role of film in contemporary African culture.
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