Abstract
The paper develops a theoretical framework for the study of ethnographic film out-takes in relation to material that is included in released ethnographic film, in this case, the films by John Marshall on the Kalahari San. The significance of what is included in relation to that which is excluded is called the theory of structured absences. This theory is then applied to the study of the 700,000 feet of 16 mm out-takes not used by Marshall in his released films on the Ju/'hoansi. The difficulties of analysing archival film are discussed, and issues of representation in relation to exposed footage, released films, and the director's own theory of documentary, are critically examined. The anthropological significance of Marshall's filmic contribution on the Kalahari San is assessed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 153-184 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Journal | Visual Anthropology |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 2-3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology