Women, Islam and Cinema

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film
Cover of the book Women, Islam and Cinema by Gönül Dönmez-Colin, Reaktion Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gönül Dönmez-Colin ISBN: 9781861895868
Publisher: Reaktion Books Publication: November 4, 2004
Imprint: Reaktion Books Language: English
Author: Gönül Dönmez-Colin
ISBN: 9781861895868
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Publication: November 4, 2004
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Language: English

This is the first book to examine the troubled relationships between women, Islam and cinema. Film critic and author Gönül Dönmez-Colin explores the role of women as spectators, images and image constructors in the cinemas of the countries where Islam is the predominant religion, focusing on Iran and Turkey from the Middle East, drawing parallels from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the two Central Asian Republics of the former Soviet Union, and Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Indonesia, the prominently Muslim Asian countries with a challenging film industry. Some of the relevant films made in India by and for Muslim Indians are also explored.

Dönmez-Colin examines prevalent cinematic archetypes, including the naïve country girl who is deceived and dishonored, or the devious seductress who destroys the sanctity of marriage, and looks well at controversial elements such as screen rape, which, feminist film critics claim, caters to male voyeurism. She also discusses recurring themes, such as the myths of femininity, the endorsement of polygamy and the obsession with male children, as well as the most common stereotypes, depicting women as mothers, wives and daughters.

Given the diversity of cultures, rather than viewing national cinemas as aspects of a single development, the author focuses on individual histories, traditions and social and economic circumstances as points of reference, which are examined in the context of social and political evolution and the status of women within Islam.

Women, Islam and Cinema is a much-needed and timely work that will appeal to the curious reader as well as to the student of film.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is the first book to examine the troubled relationships between women, Islam and cinema. Film critic and author Gönül Dönmez-Colin explores the role of women as spectators, images and image constructors in the cinemas of the countries where Islam is the predominant religion, focusing on Iran and Turkey from the Middle East, drawing parallels from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the two Central Asian Republics of the former Soviet Union, and Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Indonesia, the prominently Muslim Asian countries with a challenging film industry. Some of the relevant films made in India by and for Muslim Indians are also explored.

Dönmez-Colin examines prevalent cinematic archetypes, including the naïve country girl who is deceived and dishonored, or the devious seductress who destroys the sanctity of marriage, and looks well at controversial elements such as screen rape, which, feminist film critics claim, caters to male voyeurism. She also discusses recurring themes, such as the myths of femininity, the endorsement of polygamy and the obsession with male children, as well as the most common stereotypes, depicting women as mothers, wives and daughters.

Given the diversity of cultures, rather than viewing national cinemas as aspects of a single development, the author focuses on individual histories, traditions and social and economic circumstances as points of reference, which are examined in the context of social and political evolution and the status of women within Islam.

Women, Islam and Cinema is a much-needed and timely work that will appeal to the curious reader as well as to the student of film.

More books from Reaktion Books

Cover of the book Moonshine by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Sex and the Floating World by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Why Hell Stinks of Sulfur by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Beyond the Battlefield by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Beastly London by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Eagle by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Apple by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Latin American Cinema by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Leonardo’s Paradox by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Cool Rules by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Tango by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Feeling Persecuted by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Fashion by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
Cover of the book Bear by Gönül Dönmez-Colin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy