Impure Cinema: Intermedial and Intercultural Approaches to Film

Abstract

This volume, Impure Cinema: Intermedial and Intercultural Approaches to Film, edited by Lucia Nagib and Anne Jerslev, emerges from the "Mixed Cinema Network" conference held in 2010. It critically engages with André Bazin’s seminal essay, "Pour un Cinéma Impur: Défense de l’Adaptation," reinterpreting his concept of "cinema impure" within contemporary film theory and cultural studies frameworks. The book addresses the evolving dynamics of transnationalism, intermediality, and intercultural exchange in cinema, challenging traditional hierarchies and boundaries. By revisiting Bazin’s notion of a cinema that is inherently hybrid and interdisciplinary, contributors explore how this "impure" cinema intersects with global film practices and media studies. The essays collectively argue for the translation of "cinema impur" as "mixed cinema," emphasizing its intermedial nature rather than purity. This recontextualization underscores the fluidity and complexity of contemporary cinematic forms, offering new insights into the intersections between different artistic mediums and cultural contexts. Through this lens, the volume contributes to a broader understanding of film’s role in transcending national and disciplinary boundaries, thereby enriching both theoretical discourse and practical analysis in cinema studies.

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