22. 6. 2023 / 17:00 (CET)

22. 6. 2023 / 17:00 (CET)

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Abstract:

Ranciere et al. (2001) while discussing Aristotle’s ideas of politics argue that politics ought to be defined on its own terms, as a mode of acting put into practice by a specific kind of subject and deriving from a particular form of reason. Even though film is not commonly perceived as a serious political tool (see Kolker, 2016, p. ix) it has for years been used as a tool for education, indoctrination, propaganda and misinformation. With the said roles, film can be seen as an important tool for political action that can be used to propagate the form of reason as defined by Rancier. This lecture is centered on the discussion of film as a means of appraising the societal political organisation and propagating political messages. The lecture will reflect on the history of African film from a socio-economic and political perspective by looking at the ideological drive of the early African film directors and debate on the presence (or lack of) political/ideological messages in the modern day (1990 – 2022) films.

Lecture by: Beneah Shapaya and Clinton Kihima (Kenyatta University)

Beneah Shapaya is currently a lecturer in the Department of Communication, Media, Film and Theatre Studies of Kenyatta University (Kenya). He holds a PhD in Film Studies and teaches a wide array of courses at Kenyatta University arising from his education in both communication, film and theatre studies. Beneah has worked in the media industry in Kenya and Zambia, and has taught in a few universities in Kenya. He has published two books: The Configuration of Kenyan Film Acting (2020), and Cinematographic Techniques in the Kenyan Experimental Film (2014).

Clinton K. Kihima is a Kenyan filmmaker with a specialty in production design, graphic design and 2D animation. He holds a BA in Film and Theatre arts from Kenyatta University an MA in Film and Theatre arts from Kenyatta University and is currently undertaking a PhD in Film Studies (Animation) at Kenyatta University. He has actively worked in the Kenyan film and theatre industry for over 10 years. He has also worked on more than 20 films in Kenya, animated films as well as more than 15 theatre productions. Other than that, he has also mentored young filmmakers in Nairobi as well as lecturing film courses at Kenyatta University, KCA University and African Film and Television Talent Training Institute, activities that have added on his leadership prowess and networking skills.In person in room 495 (FF, 5th floor) and online via Google Meet at the link: meet.google.com/tfn-gpvb-vjc

FB event: www.facebook.com/events/487838090192482

Abstract:

Ranciere et al. (2001) while discussing Aristotle’s ideas of politics argue that politics ought to be defined on its own terms, as a mode of acting put into practice by a specific kind of subject and deriving from a particular form of reason. Even though film is not commonly perceived as a serious political tool (see Kolker, 2016, p. ix) it has for years been used as a tool for education, indoctrination, propaganda and misinformation. With the said roles, film can be seen as an important tool for political action that can be used to propagate the form of reason as defined by Rancier. This lecture is centered on the discussion of film as a means of appraising the societal political organisation and propagating political messages. The lecture will reflect on the history of African film from a socio-economic and political perspective by looking at the ideological drive of the early African film directors and debate on the presence (or lack of) political/ideological messages in the modern day (1990 – 2022) films.

Lecture by: Beneah Shapaya and Clinton Kihima (Kenyatta University)

Beneah Shapaya is currently a lecturer in the Department of Communication, Media, Film and Theatre Studies of Kenyatta University (Kenya). He holds a PhD in Film Studies and teaches a wide array of courses at Kenyatta University arising from his education in both communication, film and theatre studies. Beneah has worked in the media industry in Kenya and Zambia, and has taught in a few universities in Kenya. He has published two books: The Configuration of Kenyan Film Acting (2020), and Cinematographic Techniques in the Kenyan Experimental Film (2014).

Clinton K. Kihima is a Kenyan filmmaker with a specialty in production design, graphic design and 2D animation. He holds a BA in Film and Theatre arts from Kenyatta University an MA in Film and Theatre arts from Kenyatta University and is currently undertaking a PhD in Film Studies (Animation) at Kenyatta University. He has actively worked in the Kenyan film and theatre industry for over 10 years. He has also worked on more than 20 films in Kenya, animated films as well as more than 15 theatre productions. Other than that, he has also mentored young filmmakers in Nairobi as well as lecturing film courses at Kenyatta University, KCA University and African Film and Television Talent Training Institute, activities that have added on his leadership prowess and networking skills.