Bandung and the Cultural Cold War: Art, Film, and the Politics of Solidarity

Introduction: Culture as a Front in the Global Struggle When the leaders of 29 Asian and African nations met in Bandung, Indonesia, in April 1955, their discussions were not limited to diplomacy, trade, or military alliances.  Beneath the political agenda lay another, quieter revolution — a cultural one.  The Bandung Conference signalled the arrival of … Continue reading Bandung and the Cultural Cold War: Art, Film, and the Politics of Solidarity