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The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema
Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-236).
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| author | Treffry-Goatley, Astrid |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/11290 The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema Treffry-Goatley, Astrid Botha, Martin Film and Media Studies Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-236). In 1994, South Africa was emancipated from apartheid, and in 1996, a new democratic Constitution was released. This charter envisioned a progressive society and placed emphasis on equality, multiculturalism, reconciliation and freedom. The state targeted the cultural industries, including cinema, to carry this new vision to the nation. The problem, however, was that the production, exhibition and distribution infrastructure inherited from apartheid was not only dominated by Hollywood, but also exclusively catered for the white sector of the nation. This monopolised, racially skewed structure continues to pose an obstacle to the dissemination of progressive identities and the sustainability of local cinema. Through an analysis of relevant film policy, industry structure and specific cinematic texts, this study aims to trace the intersection between the dynamics of national identity representation and South Africa's political and economic position as a developing nation in the global marketplace. The research presented took place over a period of three years (2007-2010) and incorporated both quantitative and qualitative methods. 2015-01-04T14:41:01Z 2015-01-04T14:41:01Z 2010 Doctoral Thesis Doctoral PhD http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11290 eng application/pdf Centre for Film and Media Studies Faculty of Humanities University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Film and Media Studies Treffry-Goatley, Astrid The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema |
| thesis_degree_str | Doctoral |
| title | The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema |
| title_full | The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema |
| title_fullStr | The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema |
| title_full_unstemmed | The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema |
| title_short | The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema |
| title_sort | representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post apartheid south african cinema |
| topic | Film and Media Studies |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11290 |
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