Cinema and the Algerian War of Independence

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de Ahmed Bedjaoui

Type

Studies

Sujet

Countries > Maghreb

Mots Clés

Algeria, revolutionary, war

Année d'édition

2020

Editeur

Palgrave MacMillan

Collection

Palgrave Studies in Arab Cinema

Langue

anglais

Taille du livre

Format

Hardcover • 281 pages
6 ¼ x 8 ¾ inches (16 x 22 cm)

ISBN

978-3-030-37993-3

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Description de l'ouvrage:
The book examines the war of images between France and Algeria. Discussing the role of the United States during the war, it covers topics such the presence of American reporters in Algeria, John F. Kennedy’s support for Algerian independence while a senator, the broadcasting of documentaries on the Algerian war on public television, and reporting in the press. Even half a century after Algerian independence, there remains a need for both film and literature on the war from both sides of the Mediterranean. This might seem surprising, particularly to media professionals, given the quantity of output on the subject, but both French and Algerian portrayals of the war remain flawed and shackled to their respective ideologies.
The generation of FLN leaders recognized early on the importance of images, and established a clandestine film structure that would bring the Algerian cause to the world stage.

The book offers an insightful and timely contribution not just to thefield of North African studies but also to other disciplines, such as film and media studies, anthropology, history, journalism, and political science. Providing a rich source of research topics and viable ideas for film and documentary projects, it is a must-read for students, scholars and media professionals alike.

À propos de l'auteur :
Ahmed Bedjaoui graduated from the Paris Institute of Cinematographic Studies and holds a Ph.D. in American studies. He is a Professor of Audiovisual Communication and Cinema at Algiers University 3. He is the artistic manager of Algiers International Film Festival.

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