Dictionary of African filmmakers

Author(s)

• Armes, Roy

Bibliographic Information

Dictionary of African filmmakers

Roy Armes

Indiana University Press, c2008

• : cloth

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]-397)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Compiled by eminent Africanist film scholar Roy Armes, Dictionary of African Filmmakers is an inclusive, comprehensive treatment of films and filmmaking on the African continent. The dictionary covers African feature filmmaking from the first locally produced films to today's thriving film industry, listing 5,415 films made by 1,253 filmmakers in 37 countries. Part 1 includes information on filmmakers and provides date and place of birth, training or film experience, other creative activities, and a list of feature films produced. Part 2 presents a national chronology, filmography, and bibliography for each country producing feature films. Part 3 indexes film titles and provides translations into English or French where appropriate. This book is an essential reference tool for anyone who wants to know more about the vibrant and exciting world of African film.

Table of Contents

Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Mapping the Field-Feature Filmmaking in Africa Part 1. African Feature Filmmakers by Name Part 2. Feature Film Chronologies by Country Part 3. Index of Film Titles Bibliography

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA90405604
• ISBN:
  • 9780253351166
• LCCN: 2007049772
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Bloomington
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 397 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Motion picture producers and directors -- Africa -- Biography -- Dictionaries
  • LCSH : Motion picture producers and directors -- Africa -- Credits