African Cinemas by Region
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North Africa, the Maghreb and Egypt

This module treats North Africa as an essential part of African cinema, while also recognizing its links to the Arab world, Mediterranean histories, Amazigh identity, migration and national industries.

Learning goal

Integrate North Africa into African cinema through Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania, Libya, Amazigh identity, migration and Carthage.

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African Cinemas by Region

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Lesson 1

Why North Africa Belongs to African Cinemas

Explain why North Africa must be included in African cinema maps without erasing its Arab, Mediterranean and Amazigh dimensions.

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60 minutes

Learning goal

Explain why North Africa must be included in African cinema maps without erasing its Arab, Mediterranean and Amazigh dimensions.

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Lesson 2

Egypt and Algeria: Industry, Auteur Cinema, Independence War and National Memory

Compare Egypt and Algeria through industry, auteur cinema, anticolonial memory and national narratives.

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60 minutes

Learning goal

Compare Egypt and Algeria through industry, auteur cinema, anticolonial memory and national narratives.

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2

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Lesson 3

Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania and Libya: Gender, Youth, Migration, Amazigh Identity and Diasporas

Map Maghrebi and neighboring cinemas through gender, youth, migration, Amazigh identity, festivals and diasporas.

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60 minutes

Learning goal

Map Maghrebi and neighboring cinemas through gender, youth, migration, Amazigh identity, festivals and diasporas.

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2

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North African Multi-Layer Map

Map a North African film through African, Arab, Mediterranean, Amazigh and diaspora layers.

Expected output

A multi-layer regional map.

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Quiz structure

1 question are prepared to validate the core concepts of this module.

Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage

Source to review before public screening or classroom projection.

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