Postcolonial Literature in World Cinema
A Review of Themes, Representation, and Cultural Translation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22200344 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Atul Kumar Kanojia (Mathrusri Ramabai Ambedkar Dental College & Hospital, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 311-314 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2583-1712 • E-ISSN: 2583-1712 |
| Publisher | Stallion Publication (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.55544/ijrah.5.2.42 |
| OpenAlex | W4410709060 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
Postcolonial literature has emerged as a significant mode of expression for nations and communities recovering from colonial domination. When such literature is adapted into world cinema, the narratives are not only transformed into visual media but also undergo cultural translation, reframing local struggles for global audiences. This literature review analyzes how themes from postcolonial texts—such as identity, hybridity, resistance, marginality, and cultural displacement—are portrayed in world cinema. By reviewing critical literature and case studies, this paper examines how filmmakers balance fidelity to postcolonial literature with the demands of cinematic storytelling while navigating issues of representation and cultural authenticity
Aesthetics · Art · Linguistics · Literature · Movie theater · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Cinema and Media Studies · Philosophy · South Asian Cinema and Culture
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |