From Social Marginalization to Cultural Distinction: Cinematic Representation of the Nation's Others in the Age of Globalization

Basci examines two Greek and Turkish films as case studies to explore how popular cinema reevaluates ethnoreligious nationalism during the second wave of globalization. The films, A Touch of Spice and My Grandfather's People, challenge traditional narratives of nationalism and highlight the int...

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Published in:Quarterly review of film and video 2023-08, Vol.40 (6), p.677-701
Main Author: Basci, Pelin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Film studies
Globalization
Motion picture criticism
Motion picture production
Nationalism
Religion & politics
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Summary:Basci examines two Greek and Turkish films as case studies to explore how popular cinema reevaluates ethnoreligious nationalism during the second wave of globalization. The films, A Touch of Spice and My Grandfather's People, challenge traditional narratives of nationalism and highlight the interaction between personal stories and socio-political forces. They present fictional narratives inspired by the directors' own life stories and have achieved popular success in Greece and Turkey. The films also explore themes of marginalization, displacement, and transnationality, emphasizing historical ties between the two countries. By crossing political and narrative boundaries, the films offer a transnational vision and critique exclusion and classism. They call for social inclusion and transnational kinship in the present day.
ISSN:1050-9208
1543-5326
DOI:10.1080/10509208.2022.2041957