Directory of World Cinema: Central Asia

The first English-language handbook of the cinema of Central Asia, covering key films from the Soviet era and independence.

This new addition to the Directory of World Cinema series contains around 150 entries on individual films, as well as introductions to the film histories of the five republics: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

Introductory chapters highlight the key moments of the cinematic development, film studios and festivals, and production histori...