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Kawalis | Cinema, Television & Theater from the Arab World

Kawalis | Cinema, Television & Theater from the Arab World

Released: 2024-12-13
© 2021-2024 Kawalis | afikra - عفكرة Podcasts | afikra LLC
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23 Episodes
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23 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2024-12-13
© 2021-2024 Kawalis | afikra - عفكرة Podcasts | afikra LLC
Most Recent Episode
Firat Oruc | Petro-Documentaries & Colonial Anxiety Over Gulf Cinema

Firat Oruc | Petro-Documentaries & Colonial Anxiety Over Gulf Cinema

In this last episode in 3 Kawalis podcast special zooming in on cinema in the Gulf, Alia Younis hosts associate professor of Culture and Politics at Georgetown Qatar, Firat Oruc, to explore the history of cinema in the Arab Gulf region. Firat delves int
Time: 52:20
In this last episode in 3 Kawalis podcast special zooming in on cinema in the Gulf, Alia Younis hosts associate professor of Culture and Politics at Georgetown Qatar, Firat Oruc, to explore the history of cinema in the Arab Gulf region. Firat delves into the colonial emergence of cinema in the 1930s, highlighting the peculiar British regulations and colonial anxieties tied to film exposure. The discussion covers the significant role of oil companies in establishing cinemas, producing petro-documentaries aimed at showcasing their version of development and modernization. Firat shares his journey of discovering archival documents that shed light on the historical and contemporary aspects of Gulf cinema. Join us as we uncover how cinema has been a powerful force in shaping cultural and political narratives in the Gulf.
Episode ID: 1000680244097
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Release Date: 13/12/2024, 14:30:00

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Formerly afikra’s Movie Night podcast, this series dives into the performing arts, from stage to the small and big screens. We zoom in on the work of some of the most noteworthy Arab actors, directors, scriptwriters, cinematographers, stage designers, producers, and crew who have worked on some of the best productions from the region – old and new. We ask questions about the industry, the writing and production processes, the behind the scenes, and genres behind some of the Arab world’s best films, TV series, plays and performances.

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