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A Siberian History of Soviet Film: Manufacturing Visions of the Indigenous Peoples of the North

A Siberian History of Soviet Film: Manufacturing Visions of the Indigenous Peoples of the North

Beumers, Birgit
Damiens, Caroline

Hardcover

Series: Kino - The Russian and Soviet Cinema

Film StudiesRussian History

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ISBN10: 1350269883
ISBN13: 9781350269880
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: Oct 3 2024
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 5.77 Depth: 8.71
Language: English

Winner of the British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies Best First Monograph Award

In A Siberian History of Soviet Film, Caroline Damiens explores how the depictions of the indigenous 'Peoples of the North' in Soviet cinema and television evolved between 1920 and 1980.

Damiens combines a detailed analysis of key works such as Forest People (1928), Igdenbu (1930), Dersu Uzala (1961 & 1975), Tymancha's Friend (1969) and The Most Beautiful Ships (1972), with primary sources like press articles, archives, and interviews, to reveal how these cinematic portrayals were created and negotiated, providing insight into the concepts of progress and authenticity in the Soviet context. She emphasises the role of indigenous individuals in shaping their cinematic image, both in front of and behind the camera, highlighting the works of lesser-known figures like Suntsai Geonka, Zinaida Pikunova, and Iurii Rytkheu. In doing so, Damiens emphasises the multifaceted nature of film, where interpretations differ based on the perspectives of those involved.

Using a decolonial approach and drawing from extensive archival materials, Damiens prompts a re-evaluation of the Soviet cinematic past and present by centring indigenous voices in the narrative. In doing so, she provides a thorough exploration of the intricate relationship between culture, representation, and identity in Soviet cinema.

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