The World of Black Film

A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films

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Beschreibung

<p><b>An entertaining, informed, and thought-provoking survey of important and influential Black films from around the globe.</b></p><p>Starting with the unfinished silent comedy <i>Lime Kiln Club Field Day</i> (1913) and concluding with Steve McQueen's World War II epic <i>Blitz</i> (2024), <i>The World of Black Film</i> takes readers on an exciting journey through an eclectic mix of classics and hidden gems spanning more than 100 years and 30 countries.</p><p>Beautifully designed and bursting with eye-catching film imagery and poster art, this is essential reading for film lovers, enthusiasts of Black cinema, educators, and students alike.</p><p>Includes a foreword by Sir John Akomfrah, CBE RA.</p><p><b>Films and directors include:</b></p><p><i>Black Orpheus</i> (Marcel Camus, 1959)</p><p><i>Black Girl</i> (Ousmane Sembène, 1966)</p><p><i>Malcolm X</i> (Spike Lee, 1992)</p><p><i>Belle</i> (Amma Asante, 2013)</p><p><i>Moonlight</i> (Barry Jenkins, 2016)</p><p><i>Black Panther</i> (Ryan Coogler, 2018)</p><p><b>Praise for <i>The World of Black Film</i>:</b></p><p><i>"An <b>indispensable guide</b> for any film lover yearning to learn more about Black cinema."</i> - GQ</p><p><i>"A <b>thoughtful, joyful survey</b> of Black cinema."</i> - Selected as the <b>Best Book about Black Cinema</b> in Time Out's <i>The 25 Best Books About Cinema Every Film Lover Should Read</i>.</p><p><i>"My Brother Ashley Clark Has Broke It Down To What Black Film Was, Is Present Day, And What The Future Might Be. BLAK IZ BLAK. YA-DIG? SHO-NUFF. <b>Enjoy This BLAK CINEMATIC SCIENCE</b>."</i> - Spike Lee</p><p><i>"<b>Resonant, exciting and eye-opening</b> - one of the best books I've read about Black cinema."</i> - Mark Cousins</p><p><i>"This book belongs on the shelf of every film lover, every student of cinema, and everyone who believes in the transformative power of storytelling. It's a <b>celebration, an education, and an inspiration</b> all at once."</i> - Julie Dash</p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781529438253

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

240 x 195 x 20 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Verlag / Hersteller

Quercus Publishing Plc