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Bessora: De La «Gaulologie» Contre L'Impéritie, Patricia-Pia Célérier Jan 2001

Bessora: De La «Gaulologie» Contre L'Impéritie, Patricia-Pia Célérier

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

Through an analysis of Bessora's works, this article aims at assessing the shifting literarity, the theoretical grounding of post-colonial Literature in French.


État De Recherches Et Orientations Nouvelles Du Cinéma Francophone Ouest-Africain: 1980-2000, Suzanne Crosta Jan 2001

État De Recherches Et Orientations Nouvelles Du Cinéma Francophone Ouest-Africain: 1980-2000, Suzanne Crosta

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

Now is an opportune time to look at the expanse of research that has emerged since 1980 in the field of African film criticism, to trace its parameters, highlight its strengths and identify its current shifts. In examining its present trends, we shall underscore themes and promising features in current African films. Our focus ·will be on French West African films and filmmakers; we will emphasize theoretical and esthetic writings in the field rather than popular media resources. It is a modest contribution to the field of African film studies, one we hope will foster further research into the full …


Littérature Naturelle: Point De Passage De La Littérature «Beur», Habiba Sebkhi Jan 2000

Littérature Naturelle: Point De Passage De La Littérature «Beur», Habiba Sebkhi

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

The literary works by so-called Beur writers have gained little recognition in most critical studies. It is as if these works have been confined to the space which produced them, the suburbs, symbol of marginality and illegitimacy. The present article proposes a new concept, «litterature naturelle», in an effort to define Beur literature as well as other writings presenting similar characteristics.