Gender identities in Nigerien filmmaking have historically been underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream narratives. This article aims to explore and theorize how gender is represented within this context. This theoretical framework highlights the importance of gender studies within African film contexts, offering a structured approach to understanding and critiquing representations of masculinity and femininity. Future research should focus on empirical data to validate these findings and explore how gender dynamics vary across different regions or time periods in Nigerien cinema.
Harouna et al. (Mon,) studied this question.