The Journal of African Cinemas focuses on the study of films and screen worlds from Africa and its diaspora. It examines themes such as migration, decolonization, cultural identity, and political imagination within African filmmaking. The journal also explores the role of language, representation, and technology in contemporary African cinema, including the promotion of indigenous languages and cultural heritage.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
CommunicationQ4
Cultural StudiesQ4
Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Film, Radio, Television
Scopus Categories
Cultural StudiesVisual Arts and Performing ArtsCommunication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
African history and culture studiesCinema and Media StudiesAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesSouth African History and CultureAfrican Sexualities and LGBTQ+ IssuesSouth Asian Cinema and CultureNorth African History and LiteraturePostcolonial and Cultural Literary StudiesShakespeare, Adaptation, and Literary CriticismCultural Industries and Urban Development