Course Info: HACU-0281
| Course | HACU-0281 Contemporary African Cinema |
| Long Title | Politics and Passion. An Introduction To Contemporary African Cinema |
| Term | 2016S |
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Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Adele Simmons HallüAdele Simmons Hall 112ü112 on T,THüT from 2:00-3:20ü7:00-9:00 |
| Faculty | Branwen Okpako |
| Capacity | 25 |
| Available | 19 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
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| Cumulative Skill(s) | Multiple Cultural Perspectives Independent Work |
| Additional Info | Students are expected to spend an additional 8 hours in work and preparation outside of class time. |
| Description | Seven countries, seven films, seven filmmakers, one continent: Africa. The films were our main text. We read and analyzed them. Most of the films deal with contemporary themes of post-colonial urban life but some like Mother's Day from Tsitsi Dangaremba, are inspired by ancient myths and historical events. We addressed the historical and political contexts in which the films were made. Finally we looked at the cinepolitical situation, the financing and distribution structures, as they pertained to the specific films. Through our studies we were able to win an introduction to Contemporary African Cinema. We spoke to the filmmakers and interviewed them about their specific styles and their chosen emphases. Films: 1. Viva Riva (2010) by Djo Tunda Wa Munga, CONGO 2. Indochina: Traces of a Mother (2011) by Idrissou Mora-Kpai, REPUBLIC DU BENIN 3. Grey Matter (2011) by Kivu Ruhorahoza, RWANDA 4. Kare Kare Zvako: Mother's Day (2005) by Tsitsi Dangarembga, ZIMBABWE 5. Man on Ground (2012) by Akin Omotoso, SOUTH AFRICA 6. Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) by Biyi Bandele, NIGERIA 7. The Education of Auma Obama (2011) by Branwen Okpako |