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Iqbal Barkat completed his PhD focusing on the novelty of cinema through the exploration of Dziga Vertov, a pioneering filmmaker of the early Soviet Union. His research culminated in the independent feature film 'Mortars,' which seeks to delve into what Robert Koehler refers to as 'cinema in-between-ness,' challenging the boundaries between fiction and non-fiction. The film follows a woman's life in a house that has been scheduled for demolition, depicting her five-decade struggle for reparations and her connection to the fragmented structure. His research interests encompass Independent Cinema, Early Soviet Cinema, Community Filmmaking, and the cinematic practices of Dziga Vertov, as well as the philosophy of Alain Badiou.
Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Lecturer in Media Studies focusing on cinematic practices and film analysis.
Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).