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Julie Courel is an anthropological filmmaker and researcher based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, specializing in documentary cinema that explores rapidly transforming urban communities. Her academic work bridges visual arts and ethnography through film production and scholarly research on West African cultural practices.
Her research interests span documentary film, anthropological cinema, ethnomusicology, urban studies, and food anthropology, with particular focus on preserving intangible cultural heritage. Key projects examine traditional balafon craftsmanship and Ouagadougou's street food economy, documenting how globalization impacts daily life in West African cities.
Scientific Recognition:
- Bartok Prize for Ethnomusicology at the Jean Rouch International Film Festival (2008) for Je fabrique un balafon
Courel's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output through both academic publications and film works since 2007. Her methodology uniquely integrates cinematic practice with ethnographic research, producing multi-modal outputs that include films alongside written scholarship. Current information indicates no formal academic appointment at an institution, though she maintains active research and teaching in video production within her community context.
Her work contributes significantly to visual anthropology through cinematic documentation of endangered cultural practices, particularly in Burkina Faso's urban environments where traditional and modern elements dynamically interact.
