Ethnicity As Desire : Post-Colonial Gay Pornographic Film in Europe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Busse, Emre.

Series:

Queer Futures Series

Queer Futures Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gay erotic films .

Gay porn films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

LaVergne : De Gruyter, 2024.

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the intersection of ethnicity, post-colonial theory, and queer studies through the lens of gay pornographic films in Europe, particularly focusing on representations of ethnicity and desire. Drawing on archival research and collaborations with film producers, the book examines the cultural narratives and socio-political implications of these films, spanning regions such as France, Germany, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. It investigates topics like Orientalism, ethnic stereotypes, and the construction of queer identities in post-national contexts. The work contributes to pornography studies, art history, and critical theory, offering insights into the underexamined realm of ethnic and queer representation in media. Intended for scholars and readers interested in cultural studies, queer theory, and media studies, it combines academic rigor with personal reflections from the author. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

1 Introduction

2 Between the Hammams of Maghreb and the Basements of Paris: French Productions

3 Men of Turkey: German Productions between Turkey and Germany

4 A Glory Hole to the Iron Curtain: Eastern European Male Identity and Gay Pornography

Conclusions

Bibliography

Filmography

Appendix–I

Appendix–II

List of Images

Index Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

3-11-136909-9

OCLC:

1463058248