Q13: Divine Intervention

In a modern and comic way, this film examines the conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians.  How does it connect to our readings and current events?  Read and respond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFR8XcKg3k4

Q12: Ushpizin

In this film, a Jewish couple is forced (by religious tradition) to accept two guests during a high holiday.  Watch and respond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLcW1GV6-C8

Q11: Live and Become

In this film, a mother saves her Ethiopian son by forcing him to pretend he is Jewish.  How does this connect to current political situations in Africa and Israel?  Watch and respond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O1tBFjeoGA 

Q10: Encounter Point

American, Israeli, and Palestinian people united in creating a documentary about the current conflicts in the Middle East.  Watch and respond:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtwYzEK5DOU

Q9: Paradise Now

The video quality is not great on this trailer, but Warner's official trailer is an absolute snore.  Watch and respond:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhvNx2ZwRvY

Q8: The Band's Visit

This film is about an Egyptian band that gets lost and is forced to integrate with Israeli culture.  At times, this film makes powerful and humorous statements.  Watch and respond.  How does it connect to our readings?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWYlLb0jm8U

Q7: Waltz with Bashir

Waltz with Bashir is an unusual animated film that deals with common themes we have been reading.  Watch and respond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylzO9vbEpPg

Q6: Turtles Can Fly Part 2

You need to watch the previous clip from Turtles Can Fly to make sense of this!  (see Q5 first). 

This clip is much more disturbing.  Some of the images, however, may connect more closely with readings and class discussions.  Watch and respond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1OLPpnXMhA&feature=related

Q5: Turtles Can Fly

Watch the following clip and connect it to readings, discussions, etc.  (The film, by the way, is amazing!  If you have time to add it to your list to see during a break, it is well worth it.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlXuyadNQyU

Q4: Persepolis

Sadly, someone made a film of Persepolis and somehow managed to ruin it.  This clip will give you an idea of how awful the film is.  Try watching it.  What images does the artist repeat and what social commentary is being made?  In your opinion, is it effective?  Why or why not?  (Feel free to argue with me.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlIAmCfHzbg&feature=related

Q3: Offside

This film clip has a more general appeal.  :)  Watch the following clip and respond, connecting it to discussions and readings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqOZ1yxwQQ4

Q2: Kandahar

The clip from this film has some disturbing images.  If you do choose to watch it, look for subtexts.  What is the filmmaker trying to say?  What images are the most compelling and why?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJKQ_ZsTJN0&feature=related

Q1: The Stoning of Soraya M

Watch the following clip and respond.  Connect elements to those found in your Iranian readings, class discussions, current events, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aRQlb6lGLc