Assignment: Movie Review

Assignment that needs be to answered, which asks you to watch eight movies and then answer the same exact questions for each movie. Make sure to answer each question carefully and fully. Make sure to watch four of these specific movies and answer the question on them.

1) Promises

2) Paradise Now

3) The Arab Gulf States

4) The Arab World

5) The Syrian Bride

6)Voice Like Egypt( Umm Kulthum)

7) When Mariam Spoke Out

8) West Beirut

9) Wilaya

10) Ghadi

Movie Review- Your professor MUST approve your movie choice, in order to receive credit for it.

Answer the following questions, in English or Arabic, after watching the movie.

1- In which country or countries does the movie take place? During which decade?

2- Who are the most important characters? What can you tell about each one?

3- Name at least 3 cultural differences that you were not aware of before watching the movie:

4- Discuss the historical content in this movie: Is it presented as a major factor that influenced the events of the story or is it just happening in the background? Explain

5- What are some issues that the movie deals with? Are they specific to the culture or are they universal issues? Can you name at least one that is specific and one that is universal?

6- Describe one of the main characters in your own words in Arabic or Arabeezi:

7- What scene was most important in your opinion? Why?

8- Which part of the movie did you not understand and would like to understand better?

9- Is this a movie that you would recommend to your friends and family? Why or why not?