Author: Hamilton, Annette

Source: South East Asia Research, Volume 14, Number 2, July 2006 , pp. 261-287(27)

Publisher: IP Publishing Ltd

Abstract:

The emergence of 'global culture' has been taken to indicate the end of distinctive local cultural forms, especially with regard to cinema. The focus on Western screen cultures, however, does not do justice to the complexity of Asian cultural production; nor does it consider the different role that local filmmaking may take in non-Western contexts. This paper considers the very small national film industries in three of the 'socialist' nations of South East Asia. Film cultures were shaped by colonial experiences, then dramatically interrupted by the Second World War and subsequently by the struggles over nationalism and independence that ultimately came under the sway of 'socialism' and the domination of the Soviet system. Recently, with some liberalization of government policies, independent filmmakers have again emerged at the same time as Western film on DVD and VCD has suddenly become available both legally and illegally. The past and current situation regarding film in these nations is discussed.

Keywords: FILM PRODUCTION; INDIGENOUS CINEMA; MYANMAR/BURMA; LAO PDR; CAMBODIA

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000006778008121

Publication date: 2006-07-01

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• South East Asia Research publishes articles based on original research or fieldwork on all aspects of South East Asia within the disciplines of archaeology, art history, economics, geography, history, language and literature, law, music, political science, social anthropology and religious studies. This peer-reviewed journal is published four times per year by IP Publishing in cooperation with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). SOAS is the leading centre in this field in Europe and one of the most prestigious centres of South East Asian Studies in the world.

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