Beur cinema as an expression of socio-cultural changes in France Cover Image

Kino beur jako wyraz przemian społeczno-kulturalnych we Francji
Beur cinema as an expression of socio-cultural changes in France

Author(s): Agata Pospieszyńska
Subject(s): Sociology of Culture, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Film / Cinema / Cinematography, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: cinema; beur; suburbs; immigration; colonialism; France; Maghreb; freedom;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present the beur cinema, which is almost nonexistent in Polish film discourse. First, the author presents the etymology of the term beur. This will enable an understanding of its characteristics as a new aesthetic in the French cinematographic industry. Then the beur cinema pioneers are introduced, along with contemporary authors, including a recognition of the diverse themes they introduced.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 571-576
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish