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1001 Nights and anime: The adaptation of transnational folklore in Tezuka Osamu’s Senya ichiya monogatari / A Thousand and One Nights (1969)
(Open Library of Humanities, 2021-06-01) Denison, Rayna; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Anthologising folktales from across the Middle East to North Africa, the inherently transnational 1001 Nights has become one of the most adapted works in the history of folklore (Zipes et al 2015). The tales have been adapted globally into works ranging from literature to theatre, from radio to film and animation. Historically, the 1001 Nights have served as inspiration for some of the very first animated experiments, from Lotte Reiniger’s The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) to the Fleischer Studios’ 1936 Popeye the Saylor meets Sinbad the Sailor. One of the influences of the 1001 Nights can be found in Japanese culture (Nishio and Yamanaka, 2006). First translated into Japanese in 1875, the 1001 Nights quickly went on to take a hold of Japanese literature, and more recently it has become the basis for numerous manga and anime adaptations. This article investigates how one Japanese adaptation, Osamu Tezuka’s Senya Ichiya Monogatari (dir. Eiichi Yamamoto, 1969), expands the transnational potential of the original. In exploring how the 1001 Nights have become and remain integral to a transnational repertoire of animated storytelling, we highlight the elasticity and transnationality of 1001 Nights and the impact of its cultural localisation. We argue that the original’s structural and thematic emphasis on journeys, quests and flows provides the Japanese filmmakers with content that allows them to reach out to international distributors, making this early ‘anime’ film transnational in its own right. Through such means, the reciprocal flows of transnationalism within the 1001 Nights and its adaptations offer a mechanism for rethinking the relationship among Middle Eastern, North African and Japanese storytelling as a sometimes shared folklore.
Acknowledged Legislators: ‘Lived experience’ in Scottish Poetry Films
(Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, 2014-06-01) McCaffery, Richie; Van de Peer, Stefanie
In his 2014 book Arts of Independence, co-authored with artist Alexander Moffat, Alan Riach asserts that, while Scotland has had more than its fair share of important and experimental filmmakers, from John Grierson and Bill Douglas to Margaret Tait, the country still lacks a coherent film industry (p. 42). David Archibald’s Forsyth Hardy Lecture at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2014 also engaged with the lack of a national film industry in Scotland in the context of the independence referendum, and highlighted the transnational nature of cinema in general and Scottish cinema specifically. He argued for a more concerted effort towards an independent film industry in the country, and we argue here that one of the strategies for starting to foster an independent, national film identity could arguably be through a focus on the lives of poets and writers in film who are themselves devoted to issues of nationhood and national identity. In the case of this article, the poets in question are Hugh MacDiarmid, Norman MacCaig, Sorley MacLean, Liz Lochhead and Robert Alan Jamieson. While these are not the only poets who have been subjects for Scottish films, we wish to focus on these as they are well-known, and have a consistent interest in the medium of film.
Africa in motion: busting the canon since 2006
(MAI: Feminism and Visual Culture, 2018-10-31) Van de Peer, Stefanie; Bisschoff, Lizelle; Atkinson, Justine
Animation in the Middle East: Practice and aesthetics from Baghdad to Casablanca
(I.B. Tauris, Bloomsbury, 2017-02-17) Van de Peer, Stefanie; Van de Peer, Stefanie
The internationally acclaimed films Persepolis and Waltz with Bashir only hinted at the vibrant animation culture that exists within the Middle East and North Africa. In spite of censorship, oppression and war, animation studios have thrived in recent years - in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria and Turkey - giving rise to a whole new generation of entrepreneurs and artists. The success of animation in the Middle East is in part a product of a changing cultural climate, which is increasingly calling for art that reflects politics. Equally, the professionalization and popularization of film festivals and the emergence of animation studios and private initiatives are the results of a growing consumer culture, in which family-friendly entertainment is big business. Animation in the Middle East uncovers the history and politics that have defined the practice and study of animation in the Middle East, and explores the innovative visions of contemporary animators in the region.
Anti-racism in Education: Stories of Growing Activism
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Van de Peer, Stefanie; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
A powerful book comprising stories of anti-racist action by higher education scholars including researchers and teachers at various stages of their careers. Aimed at and relevant for anyone in education, it encourages reflection on the tolerance of racist structures and strategies to help enact positive change. An edited volume, each chapter discusses the author's experiences of racism including how they became part of anti-racist teaching activism through a growing understanding of the impact of racism in education. Common themes are highlighted throughout so readers can engage with relevant ideas and issues to draw inspiration for their own anti-racist action. The book draws attention to the idea that while discussion is welcome, it should be a pre-cursor to focused action. The aim is to show exactly how university lecturers, teachers and anyone involved in education can contribute in a meaningful way to the change that is needed. To promote critical thinking, each chapter includes challenging questions and suggested additional readings/resources.
Arab documentary landscapes: Transnational flow of solidarity at festivals
(American University in Cairo Press, 2021-06-15) Van de Peer, Stefanie; Shafik, Viola
In response to the global commodification of culture and neoliberal, capitalist tendencies, political filmmaking and specifically documentary have taken on an increasing urgency with creative as well as political ideas and idealism central to the form. Documentary and political cinema is also increasingly present in the world on television, cinema and smaller screens. In the Arab world, the audiences’ growing attachment to the non-fiction form is reflected in the establishment of new documentary TV channels, the introduction of extra documentary slots on existing channels and in the increasing amount of specialized documentary film festivals. Likewise, festivals often did not accept documentaries on their programs, or if they did these films were part of a sidebar: cheaper to program due to lower screening fees, screened in smaller or off-site venues, not accompanied by director or producer but by local activists or specialists in a topic, screened to smaller audiences, and awarded fewer and less valuable prizes. This has changed dramatically over the last decade, as even the biggest festivals in the world generally, and in the Arab world specifically, are increasingly awarding top prizes to creative documentaries.
Archival films in contemporary archives: Reflections on the fragmented legacies of a North African women’s film heritage
(ScreenWorlds, 2025-04) Van de Peer, Stefanie
Art and trauma in Africa: Representations of reconciliation in music, visual arts, literature and film
(I.B. Tauris, Bloomsbury, 2013-02-27) Bisschoff, Lizelle; Van de Peer, Stefanie
The traumas of conflict and war in postcolonial Africa have been widely documented, but less well-known are their artistic representations. A number of recent films, novels and other art forms have sought to engage with and overcome post-colonial atrocities and to explore the attempts of reconciliation commissions towards peace, justice and forgiveness. This creativity reflects the memories and social identities of the artists, whilst offering a mirror to African and worldwide audiences coming to terms with a collective memory that is often traumatic in itself. Questioning perception and interpretation, these new art forms challenge the inexpressible nature of atrocities. This groundbreaking volume will inspire those interested in African history and politics as well as broader cultural and artistic studies.
Chapter 10: White is the colour of my name: anti-racism in theatre and performance praxis
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Mastrominico, Bianca; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 11: Mad studies and anti-racism
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) O’Donnell, Anne; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 12: Imagining defragmented university spaces
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Dakessian, Arek; Ataekong, Anthony; Burrows, Olutayo; Haqani, Misbah; Rahman, Rezaur; Pearson, Georgina; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 13: Critical conversations on decolonising the physiotherapy curriculum
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Jagadamma, Kavi; Lane, Judith; Culpan, Jane; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 14: Walking the talk: stepping into difficult conversations in occupational therapy education
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Elliot, Michelle L.; Akhtar, Zaynab; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 2: Whose knowledge counts in Early Childhood Education and Care
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Blaisdell, Caralyn; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 3: Changing worldviews through study visits
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Hoult, Simon; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 4: Using critical dialogue to address racism, humanise the 'other' and create solidarity and praxis in the classroom
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Wood, Emma; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 5: Decolonisation as public sociology practice
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Scandrett, Eurig; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 6: The Scottish Centre for Social Justice
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Ellison, Marion; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 7: Challenging dominant narratives about the global south to address implicit bias and othering
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Salhab, Walid; Ndale, Sandra; Wood, Emma; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie
Chapter 8: Film Festivals and Film Studies: an Anti-Racist Approach to Curation and Education
(Critical Publishing, 2023-05-26) Van de Peer, Stefanie; Marcus, Geetha; Van de Peer, Stefanie