Cinema In Central Asia Rewriting Cultural Histories
Publisher: I.B.Tauris & Co Ltd; I.B. Tauris
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781845119003
Description: "Cinema in Central Asia is the first comprehensive and up-to-date account of the cinema of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan from its origins to the present day. Bringing together specialists from Central Asia, Russia, Europe and the United States, this companion to the cinema of the region combines serious scholarly study with practical accessibility to construct an historical narrative, discuss aspects of film production and consider the impact of film. The book also offers a deeper understanding of Central Asian culture that is invaluable with the geopolitical and economic emergence of this exciting region." --