Transnational Metacinemas.

This article delves into the concept of transnational metacinema, which refers to films that depict film production across borders. It explores various examples of transnational metacinema, including documentaries that reflect on their own use of archival footage, cannibal horror films featuring documentarian protagonists, and Hollywood satires. The article examines the themes of colonization and exploitation present in these films and discusses how they complicate the idea that reflexivity disrupts viewing pleasure. It also addresses the ethical issues of film production, particularly in relation to Indigenous and marginalized populations. The article argues for the relevance of transnationality in understanding the politico-ethics of the contemporary film industry and raises questions about the ethical implications of these films and the preoccupations of film philosophy in relation to the lives of those being represented. The text concludes by discussing American satirical shock comedies that use appropriation to comment on appropriation. Overall, the article explores the complexities and responsibilities of transnational metacinema and emphasizes the need for a more thoughtful and empathetic approach to representing and understanding the experiences of others. [Extracted from the article]