Taught in English, FREN 392 examines a diverse selection of sub-Saharan African films spanning from 1967 to 2019. The course gives an overview of African cinema and considers how African cinema has evolved from a technical and financial standpoint. Students will also explore the shift introduced by Nollywood as well as digital media and streaming platforms. The course also investigates the dominant social and political issues at the heart of African cinematography, exploring the following questions: How are African filmmakers addressing colonialism and its legacy? What role does gender play in African cinema? How do filmmakers address gender, sexuality and tradition? How do they portray postcolonial African realities? What particular myths do African filmmakers use and how? How has Nollywood transformed African films? What is the impact of streaming platforms on African filmmaking?
Artistic and Humanistic Perspectives
Course UID
006464.1
Course Subject
Catalog Number
392
Long title
African Film