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xiv, 333 p. ; 23 cm. Focuses on contemporary filmmaking since the 1980s, but also considers the longer history of Arab cinema. This book offers both a coherent, historical overview and an in-depth critical analysis of Arab filmmaking. Introduction -- Characteristics of the new cinema -- The filmmakers. The new importance of women filmmakers -- Questions of identity -- Training -- Funding -- A cosmopolitan generation -- Documentary. Palestine -- Lebanon -- Egypt and Maghreb -- Iraq -- Syria -- Feature filmmaking. Algeria -- Morocco -- Tunisia -- Egypt -- Lebanon -- Palestine -- Iraq -- Syria -- The Gulf. Roy Armes. Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-322) and index. Motion pictures Arab countries History 21st century Documentary films Arab countries History 21st century PN 1993.5 A728n 2015 791.430917 9780253015228 (softcover : acid-free paper) 9780253015167 (hardcover) DLC 150325 20250703140652.0 128977