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Cinematic performances of gender and violence: A study of Bissau–Guinean popular film

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This analysis reveals how Guinean popular film depicts gender-based violence, highlighting women's resilience amid economic instability.

Films from Guinea-Bissau reveal the impact of political violence on gender roles in society, emphasizing the prevalence of gender-based violence.
The study identifies specific cinematic techniques that reinforce gender discrimination, illustrating both hardship and resilience among women.
Through the lens of popular film, a deeper understanding of economic instability's effects on marginalized communities in Guinea-Bissau is gained.
The approach draws on Judith Butler's theories about the performative nature of gender identity, demonstrating its relevance in African popular culture.

Catarina Laranjeiro (2025) studied this question.

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