A Siberian history of Soviet film : manufacturing visions of the indigenous peoples of the north / Caroline Damiens ; translated by Adrian Morfee.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Damiens, Caroline, author.

Series:

KINO - The Russian and Soviet Cinema.

KINO - The Russian and Soviet Cinema

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indigenous peoples in motion pictures.,.

Indigenous peoples in motion pictures.

Motion pictures--Soviet Union.

Motion pictures.

Soviet Union--In motion pictures.

Soviet Union.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), 2024.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2024.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Summary:

This book delves into the representation of the indigenous "Peoples of the North" in Soviet cinema and TV from the 1920s to the 1980s. It traces their evolving depictions, which shifted between portraying them as backward and in harmony with nature, reflecting the Soviet Union's evolving perception of modernity. Caroline Damiens combines a detailed analysis of key works such as Tymancha's Friend (1969), The Most Beautiful Ships (1972), Tracking the Wolverine (1978) and When the Whales Leave (1981), 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 emphasizes 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 Pikounova, and Iurii Rytkheu. In doing so, Damiens emphasizes the multifaceted nature of film, where interpretations differ based on the perspectives of those involved. Using a de-colonial approach and drawing from extensive archival materials, Damiens prompts a re-evaluation of the Soviet cinematic past and present by centering 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.

Contents:

Acknowledgements Note on Transliteration Glossary Introduction - Manufacturing, imag(in)ing, representing, and negotiating the peoples of the North on screen I Shooting with indigenous people: expeditionary practices and filmic co-construction in the outskirts (1926-1935) 1.Filming the "Other" in the Soviet context: decolonising film practices and ways of seeing 2.Out in the field: filmer-filmed relations on expedition shoots II Indigenous people in Soviet discourse on modernity: the politics of casting and representation (1935-1979) 3.The Stalinist era: stories of Soviet progress and the invisibility of indigenous people 4.Judging modernity: indigenous people as emblems of burgeoning ecological awareness III On TV: towards visual sovereignty (1969-1982) 5.A new audio-visual space: TV fiction films and indigenous actors 6.The moving image reappropriated by indigenous screenwriter Iurii Rytkheu Epilogue: rediscovering indigenous voices in Soviet cinema Notes Filmography Bibliography Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781350269903

1350269905

9781350269910

1350269913

9781350269897

1350269891

OCLC:

1446803155