Williams, James S.

Xala (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781839025983
author:: Williams, James S.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: BFI Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 112
Dimensions:: 19 x 13.7 x 0.6 centimetres (0.4
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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Xala (1974) by James S. Williams is a study that explores the complex production history and formal challenges of Ousmane Sembene's influential film. This analysis delves into the ways in which Xala combines elements of political drama, oral narrative, social realism, symbolism, satire, documentary, mysticism, and Marxist analysis to create a unique cinematic experience. Williams sheds light on often overlooked aspects of Sembene's filmmaking, including provocative shifts in mood and poetic moments that add depth to the film. By examining Xala's extended opening sequence and suspended climax, Williams reveals the film as a visionary work that extends the parameters of postcolonial film practice. This book provides a nuanced understanding of Xala's enduring influence on African cinema and Third Cinema, making it an essential resource for scholars and film enthusiasts alike.

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