In this innovative work of cultural history, Simon Sigley tells
the story of film culture in New Zealand from the establishment of
the Auckland Film Society in the 1920s to the present day.
Rather than focusing on the work of individual filmmakers,
Sigley approaches cinema as a form of social practice. He examines
the reception of international film theories and discourses and
shows how these ideas helped to shape distinct cultural practices,
including new forms of reviewing; new methods of teaching; and new
institutions such as film societies, art house cinemas, and film
festivals. He goes on to trace the emergence in New Zealand of the
full range of activities and institutions associated with a
sophisticated film culture--including independent distribution and
exhibition networks, film archives, university courses, a local
feature film industry, and liberalized film censorship. In doing
so, Sigley makes a significant contribution to our understanding of
the myriad ways film can shape our thinking, our icons, our
institutions, and our conversations. A fascinating case history of
how a culture can develop, " Transnational Film Culture in New
Zealand "will be a welcome addition to the bookshelves of anyone
interested in film culture and cultural history.
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