Some more insights into indigenous cinema, video activism and communication rights
We will continue the debate on indigenous cinema and video activism and communication rights as started in the last semester. We will deepen our knowledge of (South and North American) indigenous film and also the role of communication rights for the developement of this genre. We will view some selected films in full length and will be able to discuss with filmmakers/ video activists.
We will enter the history and actuality of the Arab spring and the use of media (as e.g. video in Egypt) for its course. We will also take actual examples from Burkina Faso in West Africa and discuss the role communication rights are playing in these recent uprisings and in the (potential) consolidation of a civil society. Last but not least we will take a brief look on the situation of video activism and indigenous cinema on the Asian continent.
As in the last semester, the introduction into the use of video cameras and editing will be part of the class and students will be supported if they decide to start their own film project. Films - but also presentations of films, comprising a written analysis , will serve as examination for this course.
We will go on an excursion to a view a local video magazine and also come togehter for a presentation of students' films at the end of the semester. |
