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Dictionary of African Filmmakers by Roy Armes

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Dictionary of African Filmmakers by Roy Armes

Dictionary of African Filmmakers by Roy Armes
Publisher: Indiana University Press | Number Of Pages: 397 | Publication Date: 2008-07 | ISBN-10: 0253351162 | PDF | 6 Mb

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.