An Iranian immigrant struggling to integrate into 1970s German society, the filmmaker Sohrab Shahid Saless (1944 98) has become a neglected figure in discussions of diaspora cinema. In this the first English-language book to reflect on his work and its implications for creativity in the diasporic conditions of urban displacement a range of international scholars provide a comprehensive account of Shahid Saless's films and production methods. Outlining his affinity with celebrated directors like Chantal Akerman and Abbas Kiarostami, as well as visual artists like Romuald Karmakar, the...

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...

Showcases the most contemporary scholarly and archival research into Ken Russell's career and work Contains writing and research from a range of new and emerging scholars of Russell's work Includes reflections and discussion from those who knew and worked with Russell: his wife Elize Russell and editor Roger Crittenden Foreword by Russell influenced film director Bernard Rose Ken Russell was among the most provocative, creative, original and important directors in British film and television history but his career and legacy have long suffered under the media clich s of 'Madman' or 'Enfant...