Domestic Markets and International Podiums: Questions of Canonization of East-Central European Films from 1989 Till Now

Varga, Balázs (2024) Domestic Markets and International Podiums: Questions of Canonization of East-Central European Films from 1989 Till Now. STUDIES IN EASTERN EUROPEAN CINEMA. ISSN 2040-350X (Submitted)

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Abstract

This article explores the evolving visibility and recognition of post-1989 East-Central European (ECE) films within the broader framework of canonization. Focusing on Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Romania, it examines the local and European canonization of films from these countries through performances at leading European film festivals (Berlin, Cannes, Venice) and domestic film awards, alongside discussions on the films’ domestic and European theatrical distribution. Contrary to the assumption of inherent marginalization, the article argues that the recognition and visibility of ECE films are shaped by multifaceted factors and trends. While ECE films consistently feature at major European festivals and often transition their cultural prestige into successful European distribution, disparities in representation persist both across countries and between international and domestic recognition. International festivals tend to prioritize established auteurs, complicating the evolution of preferences and canons. Nevertheless, since the 2000s, a gradual transformation has emerged, introducing new transnational auteurs and shifting canonization dynamics. The relationship between domestic popularity and international success is significant but complex. Domestic acclaim does not guarantee international recognition, and vice versa. = A tanulmány a rendszerváltás utáni bő három évtized kelet-közép-európai filmjeinek hazai és nemzetközi elismerségét és láthatóságát tárgyalja, különös tekintettel a fesztiválszereplésekre és a díjakra.

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