학술논문

Contrasting Depictions in 1920s Italian and British Colonial Missionary Documentaries.
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of Film & Video. Spring2024, Vol. 76 Issue 1, p4-14. 11p.
Subject
British colonies
Missionaries
Administration of British colonies
Italians
Colonies
Language
ISSN
0742-4671
Abstract
The article focuses on the 1920s Italian and British colonial missionary documentaries, divergent agendas, and portrayals of Indigenous peoples and colonial activities. It reports that the Italian documentaries respect Indigenous life and culture, while the British film portrays colonial superiority and missionary instruction in a belittling manner. It mentions that documentaries served multiple functions, including educating colonized peoples and raising funds for missions.