The child in world cinema

This collection seeks to broaden the discussion of the child image by close analysis of the child and childhood as depicted in non-Western cinemas.

Each essay offers a counter-narrative to Western notions of childhood by looking critically at alternative visions of childhood that does not privilege a Western ideal.

Rather, this collection seeks to broaden our ideas about children, childhood, and the child’s place in the global community.

This collection features a wide variety of contributors from around the world who offer compelling analyses of non-Western, non-Hollywood films starring children.