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Activist Documentary Film in Pakistan

- The Emergence of a Cinema of Accountability

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This book traces the development of activist filmmaking practices in Pakistan which have emerged as a response to the consequences of religious fundamentalism, extremism, and violation of human rights. Beginning with the period of General Zia-ul-Haq¿s Islamization process (1977-88), it discusses documentary films that have critically addressed and documented the key events and developments that have shaped Pakistan¿s socio-political, socio-economic, and cultural history. The contribution of Pakistani documentary filmmakers stands as a significant body of work that has served the cause of human rights, promoting awareness and social change in Pakistan, particularly regarding gender rights.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138885769
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 262
  • Udgivet:
  • 16. juni 2016
  • Størrelse:
  • 263x165x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 530 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
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This book traces the development of activist filmmaking practices in Pakistan which have emerged as a response to the consequences of religious fundamentalism, extremism, and violation of human rights. Beginning with the period of General Zia-ul-Haq¿s Islamization process (1977-88), it discusses documentary films that have critically addressed and documented the key events and developments that have shaped Pakistan¿s socio-political, socio-economic, and cultural history. The contribution of Pakistani documentary filmmakers stands as a significant body of work that has served the cause of human rights, promoting awareness and social change in Pakistan, particularly regarding gender rights.

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