| HR-50142-05 | Research Programs: Faculty Research Awards | Marie-Magdeleine J. Chirol | Gaston Kaboré: Twenty-Five Years of African Filmmaking | 1/1/2005 - 6/30/2005 | $24,000.00 | Marie-Magdeleine | J. | Chirol | | | | Whittier College | Whittier | CA | 90601-4446 | USA | 2004 | Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Faculty Research Awards | Research Programs | 24000 | 0 | 24000 | 0 |
This project is the first monograph on African film pioneer, Gaston Kaboré. It will examine the aesthetic, cultural, and historical dimensions of his twenty-five years of filmmaking. Many critics judge him only on his feature-length films and thus assume that he avoids taking social or political stands. My analysis of his entire oeuvre, and in particular of his lesser-known documentaries, will prove that Kaboré has an activist voice. I will exemplify his positions on such matters as energy conservation, global warming, and African urban life. This book-format monograph will become a reference for scholars, students, film professionals and African art enthusiasts. I will also disseminate my findings in a new course on African Cinema. |