REGIONAL CINEMA IN THE ETHNIC IDENTITY FORMATION

Abstract

Introduction. The article notes the close relationship of ethnic cultural space with social space, using the refle -
tion of cultural symbols and images focused on expressing the interests of a particular ethnic group. Currently, the
necessity to comprehend different culturesin the dialogue processis becoming urgent, hence, we considerthe specifics of the representation of ethnic identity in regional cinema using the example of modern Bashkir and Tatar films
Materials and methods. In the course of the study, a content analysis of feature films shot in the republics
of Bashkortostan and Tatarstan was carried out in order to identify the features of ethnic self-identification, the
problems of preserving and developing the culture, language and values of these peoples.
Results and conclusions. The main stages of the development of regional cinema were highlighted, as well as
a meaningful analysis of films. The traditions of the classical theater of the Tatars and Bashkirs, which remain to
this day, had a special influence on the development of their own regional ethnic film industry. Among the variety
of regional films, a distinctive feature of Bashkir and Tatar cinema is not only ethnic, but also a religious one.
An analysis of the films of the republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan shows the involvement of ethnicity in
various practices related to the development of the regional film industry. At the same time, regional cinema can
be considered as a kind of indicator that records both the presence and change of identity. To form and preserve
ethnical identity regional directors are eagerto resortto historical memory, historical codes and religiousidentity.
The republics films analysis shows the involvement of ethnicity in various practices associated with the regional
film industry development
Discussion. The regional cinema can be considered as a kind of indicator that records both the presence and
changes of ethnic identity. It is the individual creative approach of a regional film producer that contributes to
the formation of the ethnic identity by the expression of the interests of a definite ethnic group, cultural symbols,
images and concepts preservation.