MIDDLE EAST FILM CRITICISM & ANALYSISLook for critical analysis and/or history of film & cinema in the Middle East by searching for books and articles.
Finding Books on Film/Cinema in the Middle East:
Use the advanced search of the library catalog using terms related to the Middle East and terms like film, cinema, movies, documentary, etc. For example:
Finding Articles on Film/Cinema in the Middle East
Start with the following databases to find scholarly articles on film/cinema in the Middle East. There are others that may yield good results, as well. If you need further assistance with this area of research, contact me (see the Home page of this guide for my contact information).
Use the advanced search of the library catalog using terms related to the Middle East and terms like film, cinema, movies, documentary, etc. And if then choose "Audio Visual" under "Format." For example:
If you are looking for a particular movie or documentary, simply enter the title and also choose "Audio Visual" under "Format." For example:
As you can see, we have this Academy Award nominated documentary at the Atlanta campus library and other locations:
Kanopy Streaming Video offers a large collection of documentaries and independent films in a wide variety of subjects, including Middle East Studies. Open the database and click on "Browse" next to the search box, then go to the Global Studies & Languages Section and click on Middle Eastern Studies.
The Films on Demand database contains thousands of videos in nearly all disciplines.
Follow these steps to find videos related to Middle East Studies:
GSU faculty, staff, and students only:
If we do not own a video that you need for instruction or research, please contact me and request that it be purchased for the library's collections. (My contact information is on the home page of this guide.)
