Dictionary of African Filmmakers(English, Hardcover, Armes Roy)

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Dictionary of African Filmmakers(English, Hardcover, Armes Roy) is written by Armes Roy and published by Indiana University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0253351162 (ISBN 10) and 9780253351166 (ISBN 13).

Compiled by eminent Africanist film scholar Roy Armes, Dictionary of African Filmmakers is an inclusive, comprehensive treatment of films and filmmaking on the African continent. The dictionary covers African feature filmmaking from the first locally produced films to today's thriving film industry, listing 5,415 films made by 1,253 filmmakers in 37 countries. Part 1 includes information on filmmakers and provides date and place of birth, training or film experience, other creative activities, and a list of feature films produced. Part 2 presents a national chronology, filmography, and bibliography for each country producing feature films. Part 3 indexes film titles and provides translations into English or French where appropriate. This book is an essential reference tool for anyone who wants to know more about the vibrant and exciting world of African film.