AN INTERROGATION OF BOLANLE AUSTEN-PETERS’ ROLE AS A FEMALE DIRECTOR IN THE NIGERIAN FILM AND THEATRE INDUSTRY
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study interrogates the roles of Bolanle Austen-Peters as a female director in the Nigerian film industry. In an industry historically dominated by male voices and manpower, how has Austen-Peters carved a space for herself, and in what ways has she challenged traditional narratives about women in film? What obstacles has she faced, and how has she responded to the gendered expectations and limitations within Nollywood? Using feminist theories and cultural frameworks, the research explores her directorial approach, thematic choices, and the significance of her transition from stage to screen. It also examines how her works reflect a broader struggle for representation, visibility, and creative autonomy among Nigerian women in the arts. The study ultimately sheds light on the evolving role of women in Nollywood and the transformative power of female-led storytelling.
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