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ReFocus: The Films of Rachid Bouchareb is the first book-length study of the internationally recognized director's films. Bouchareb was one of France's first filmmakers of North African descent and his career as a director and producer now spans over thirty-five years. Remarkably varied in their themes, formal elements and narrative settings, Bouchareb's work has engaged with and reflected on a variety of crucial social, political and historical issues; from the role of colonial troops in the French army during the Second World War, to terrorism in contemporary Europe. This volume examines Bouchareb's films from an interdisciplinary perspective, exploring key influences on his output and considering new theoretical approaches to his filmmaking.

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9781474466523

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"This remarkable volume offers a necessary study on a filmmaker whose name is firmly established in the French cinematic landscape, while bringing into light new perspectives to approach his work, as well as his lesser-studied films. The reader will also appreciate the engagement with aspects -- beyond his film corpus -- involved in filmmaking, namely the production, distribution, and reception of his work. While the collection focuses on Bouchareb, this volume will be useful as an analytical tool to study other filmmakers.--Siham Bouamer, Sam Houston State University ""French Studies, 2021"" With this politically astute, wide-ranging collection, Bouchareb finally gets his critical due. He is revealed brilliantly as a pivotal figure in French cinema reinvesting genres to challenge the official scripts of colonial history and immigration, as well as ethnic conflict and terrorism, and promote a more inclusive national identity.--Professor James S. Williams, Royal Holloway, University of London"

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Michael Gott, Assistant Professor of French, University of Cincinnati. Leslie Kealhofer-Kemp, Assistant Professor of French and Film, University of Rhode Island.

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