Women Filmmakers in the United Arab Emirates
Document Type
Book Chapter
Source of Publication
The International Encyclopedia of Gender, Media, and Communication
Publication Date
7-8-2020
Abstract
This entry provides an introduction to the work of and the challenges faced by women filmmakers in the United Arab Emirates while at the same time providing an overview of the emerging film industry in the country. The fact that these women claim the power of representation and start telling their stories against the backdrop of a conservative, patriarchal society, obviously opens up space for gender redefinition. Overall, it seems that their films reveal a preference for strong, interesting women that fight for a meaningful life against the backdrop of a globalized society that has left women weaker and more fragile, with less obvious choices and possibilities for fulfillment. As their female characters claim center stage, both traditional and contemporary constructions of gender are called into question and popular stereotypes about Emirati women are challenged.
DOI Link
Publisher
Wiley
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities
Recommended Citation
Papagianni, Chrysavgi, "Women Filmmakers in the United Arab Emirates" (2020). All Works. 4009.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/4009
Indexed in Scopus
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Open Access
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