{"product_id":"a-siberian-history-of-soviet-caroline-damiens-9781350269880","title":"A Siberian History of Soviet Film: Manufacturing Visions of the Indigenous Peoples of the North","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Siberian History of Soviet Film\u003c\/i\u003e, Caroline Damiens explores how the depictions of the indigenous 'Peoples of the North' in Soviet cinema and television evolved between 1920 and 1980. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDamiens combines a detailed analysis of key works such as \u003ci\u003eForest People\u003c\/i\u003e (1928), \u003ci\u003eIgdenbu \u003c\/i\u003e(1930), \u003ci\u003eDersu Uzala\u003c\/i\u003e (1961 \u0026amp; 1975), \u003ci\u003eTymancha's Friend\u003c\/i\u003e (1969) and \u003ci\u003eThe Most Beautiful Ships\u003c\/i\u003e (1972), with primary sources like press articles, archives, and interviews, to reveal how these cinematic portrayals were created and negotiated, providing insight into the concepts of progress and authenticity in the Soviet context. She emphasises the role of indigenous individuals in shaping their cinematic image, both in front of and behind the camera, highlighting the works of lesser-known figures like Suntsai Geonka, Zinaida Pikunova, and Iurii Rytkheu. In doing so, Damiens emphasises the multifaceted nature of film, where interpretations differ based on the perspectives of those involved. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing a decolonial approach and drawing from extensive archival materials, Damiens prompts a re-evaluation of the Soviet cinematic past and present by centring indigenous voices in the narrative. In doing so, she provides a thorough exploration of the intricate relationship between culture, representation, and identity in Soviet cinema.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Caroline Damiens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350269883\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350269880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.43w x 1.00d","brand":"Caroline Damiens","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46217127526655,"sku":"9781350269880","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6e4a0680-7eb3-4e66-a5af-3abe4caa8065.jpg?v=1728514362","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-siberian-history-of-soviet-caroline-damiens-9781350269880","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}