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Cinemas of the Other: A Personal Journey with Film-makers from the Middle East and Central Asia

Book information

Publisher
Intellect Ltd
Year
2006
ISBN
1841501433, 9781841501437
LCC
PN1998.2 .D6495 2006
Open Library ID
OL22728455M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2731547 bytes)
Pages
286\286
Orientation
no
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

An original collection of recent interviews with filmmakers whose works represent the trends in the film industries of their respective countries. Preceding the interviews, the author provides an introduction delineating historical information regarding the film industries of the countries included in the book.Each interview comprises of stills from important films discussed and a bio/filmography of the artist. In addition to creative concerns, the focal point of the interviews is to position the filmmaker within the social or political context of their respective country. The striking variety in approaches towards each interview creates a rich diversity of tone and an overwhelming impression of animation within the text. Cinemas of the Other offers a carefully researched and detailed first-hand account on the developments and trends in specific regional film industries.

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