Cinema and Urbanías: Translocal Identities in Contemporary Mexican Film (original) (raw)

The paper examines the evolving role of cinema in shaping contemporary urban identities in Mexico, presented through five conceptual categories: urbanías, nation-state crisis, globalization and postmodernity, mediatisation, and production of locality. It argues that cinema serves as a crucial link between traditional aesthetics and modern technological realities, influencing social relations amid urban transformations. The discussion emphasizes the complex interplay between cultural representation and urban processes, highlighting the significance of cinematic productions in addressing themes of place, identity, and globalization.