Shafik, Viola, 1961-
Arab cinema : history and cultural identity / Viola Shafik. - New Rev. ed. - Cairo ; New York : American University in Cairo Press, c2007. - vi, 311 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Translation of: Der arabische Film.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-292) and indexes.
Offers a comprehensive analysis of cinema in the Arab world, tracing the industry's development from colonial times to the present, exploring influential works and figures, and examines its link to commercial Western cinema.
Adult Follett Library Resources Adult
9789774160653 (pbk.) 9774160657
Motion pictures--History.--Arab countries
Motion pictures--History.--Arab countries
PN1993.5.A65 / S5313 2007
791.43/0917/5927
Arab cinema : history and cultural identity / Viola Shafik. - New Rev. ed. - Cairo ; New York : American University in Cairo Press, c2007. - vi, 311 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Translation of: Der arabische Film.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-292) and indexes.
Offers a comprehensive analysis of cinema in the Arab world, tracing the industry's development from colonial times to the present, exploring influential works and figures, and examines its link to commercial Western cinema.
Adult Follett Library Resources Adult
9789774160653 (pbk.) 9774160657
Motion pictures--History.--Arab countries
Motion pictures--History.--Arab countries
PN1993.5.A65 / S5313 2007
791.43/0917/5927