Cinematic Ethnography

<p><i>Cinematic ethnography</i> proposes an interdisciplinary approach to theories and practices at the intersection of art anthropology and cinema. The book proposes a model of collective aesthetics and collaborative filmmaking going beyond the straightforward representation of reality that is so prevalent in visual anthropology and film studies.<br><br> This book explores the practices of filmmakers who utilise sensory collaborative approaches to convey diversity of knowledge. It affirms that the more we allow cinema to infuse audio-visual transmissions of reality the more we might be able to experience the evoked reality. The book proposes a dialogic journey inviting the reader to pause during the reading of the book to watch some of the author's films which exemplify the discussed theories and practices.<br><br>This innovative work from a practising filmmaker and visual anthropologist invites us to rethink how our cinematic practices rather than aiming at factual representation and description might instead contribute to a collaborative understanding of intercultural dialogue and shared knowledge. For those interested in visual anthropology documentary film or broader questions about the nature of art and representation <i>Cinematic ethnography</i> is a thought-provoking invitation to see - and tell - things differently.</p>