Dictionary of African filmmakers
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Dictionary of African filmmakers
Indiana University Press, c2008
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto Universityアフリカ専攻
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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
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