Abstract
This article problematizes the universally used phrase ‘African cinema’ and explores how it can be examined in terms of a film services framework, which includes both industrial criteria and ideological shifts, as a way of deepening screen media studies in searching for a more holistic value chain framework. The main argument is that the idea of ‘African cinema’, especially as defined from racial, continental or ideological points of view, is outworn, reductive and in need of revision. The article complements other scholarly work situated in cinematic fact contexts of production.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 75-92 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Journal of African Cinemas |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2017 |
Keywords
- African cinema
- Cinematic fact
- Film industry
- Film services
- Filmic fact
- Production
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- Communication
- Visual Arts and Performing Arts