Nollywood Industry by Lilian Curran https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif questions on p. 36 en-us 2017-11-13 21:48:24 UTC 2017-11-14 08:51:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/15944487/d0c76eca78c05f3b346712d67d1787ef/nollywood.jpg Group D rikkemarie_potter https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206607726 Why does the writer defend Nollywood?

1. "-To see black directors telling an African story should be something we commend, even while remaining critical as film fans, but unfortunately this isn't always the case"
The writer believes that we should support the Nollywood industry, because the film industry should not only be white and wealthy people, but also, according to this example, black directors.
2. "It's been argued that the depictions perpetuate stereotypes, and there's some truth in that. On the other hand, it took years for Nollywood to arrive at its succesful formula, which is to take factual issues and over-dramatize them"
The writer points out that Nollywood actually brings up important issues, like AIDS and witchcraft, in a way that is easier to handle.]]> 2017-11-14 08:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206607726 3. Which of the following statements are correct according to the article? https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206607754 Anne, Frida, Frederik
a. true 
b. false 
c. true
d. depends on person
e. false
f. true 
g. true 
h. true 
i. false 
j. true 


]]> 2017-11-14 08:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206607754 A-team https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206607943 What factual information are we given about Nollywood film industry?

1. It's the second largest film industry in the world
2. Nollywood film produces in average 2.000 film per year
3. Nollywood films take factual issues and over-dramatize them
4. Some Nollywood films are made specifically with the international market in mind, because then they get the opportunity to win fx Golden Globe or other film prizes
5. Nollywood films are shot in Nigeria and they always use Nigerian actors. ]]> 2017-11-14 08:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206607943 2. How do Nollywood movies depict Nigeria and Nigerians according to the article? https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206607956 - "these images give us the imagery we use to feel familiar with the unfamiliar" - page 32 

- "But it's no different from Bollywood: gross exaggerations of homegrown truths created for great entertainment." page 34 

- "Besides, like it or not, witchcraft is very much an African issue, as is AIDS, and corruption." page 34

- " It is easy to brand such films as sell-outs, simply because they are after international reverence and because they may glorify or depict imagery that is usually swept under the carpet." page 35  

]]> 2017-11-14 08:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206607956 A-team simon_hougaard7 https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206608026 Facts:
Nollywood is the second largest film industry in the world (around 2000 movies a year)

Nollywood's imagery and storylines have greatly affected people's perception of Nigeria and Africa.

The film Tsotsi won an academy award in 2005 for the best foreign language film and a golden globe in 2006 for best foreign language film.

The filmmakers of Nollywood are experimenting with new film genres such as Sci-fi.

Some of the movies are made specifically with the international market in mind.

Nollywood is build on the concept it's entertaining for everyone.]]> 2017-11-14 08:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206608026 Group C https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206608081 Signe og Camilla

a) Nollywood movies are of poor quality (True)

b) Nollywood movies portray Africans too positively (False)

c)Nollywood is not able to make enough money (True)

d) Nollywood movies are poor entertainment 

e) Nollywood movies are not watched outside the African continent (False)

f) Nollywood movies should be less elitist (True)

g) Nollywood movies are capable of unmasking the problems of wealthy (True)

h) Nollywood glorifies the rich (True)

i) Nollywood movies are too expensive to produce (False)

j) Nollywood movies make too many mistakes 


]]> 2017-11-14 08:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206608081 Best part of group D https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206609750  
Question 4)
Nigerian movies might be flawed, but they are authentical. They were created in the real Africa and not using fake backdrops.

Nollywood excel at making African movies for an African audience. They have built a huge industry and provided jobs for very many nigerians. 

All these movies are merely meant to entertain. They are exaggerated and use stereotypes, but only for the sake of entertainment and humour. 

 
]]> 2017-11-14 08:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206609750 Group B https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206609936 Nollywood is characterized by gross exaggerations and stereotypes. 

Most people that have come across a nollywood movie have in some way or antoher allowed it to contruibute to their opinions in of nigeria in some kind of way ]]> 2017-11-14 08:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Cu/cg87kw9iycif/wish/206609936