African Cinema 3600-3-AF-KA
1. Introduction – discussion of the main terminology and issues of African cinematography.
2. Methodological and theoretical issues.
3. African Film Festivals around the world.
4. Ousmane Sembene.
5. History of cinema from French-speaking Africa – part 1.
6. History of cinema from French-speaking Africa – part 2.
7. Cotemporary cinema from French-speaking Africa.
8. The history and contemporary situation of cinema from English-speaking Africa.
9. The cinema of RSA.
10. Nollywood and Kanywood.
11. The history and contemporary situation of cinema from Portuguese-speaking Africa.
12. The history and contemporary situation of cinema from the Maghreb.
13. Discussion with film director.
14. The future of African cinema – opportunities and threats.
Type of course
Bibliography
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Ellerson, Beti. Sisters of the Screen. Women of Africa on Film, Video and Television. Trenton
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Diawara, Manthia. African Cinema. Politics & Culture. Bloomington/Indianapolis: Indiana
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Ukadike, Nwachukwu Frank. Black African Cinema. Berkeley/Los Angeles/London:
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FILMY/FILMS (selekcja wstępna/initial selection)
Abderrahmane Sissako Heremakono
Darrell Roodt Yesterday
Djipril Diop Mambéty Hyenes
Idrissa Ouedraogo Tilai
Jamie Meltzer Welcome to Nollywood
King Ampaw No Time to Die
Licinio Azevedo Hospedes de Noite
Ousmane Sembene Guelwaar
Ralph Ziman Jerusalema
Teresa Prata Sleepwalking Land
Tsitsi Dangarembga Kare Kare Zvako: Mother’s Day
AFDA Films – films from the school of film and dramatic arts in South Africa
Zbiór filmów/Collection of films Cinéastes Africains. Volumes 1 and 2.
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