The Themes of Childhood
Themes: Childhood, patriarchy and family values: movies: Wadjda by Haifaa al Mansour and Halfaouine: Child of the Terraces by Férid Boughedir Write 3300-3500 words comparing and analyzing the major common theme of the films and evaluate the significance of the major themes. Analyse the social and political realities through cinemas. Your film analysis should be focused on the comparison of the cinematic genre in connection to the major common theme as well as the topics discussed in the films. Identify at least 3 characteristics of the cinematic genre from each movie and link them to the main topics or themes of the film. For example, in a romantic comedy, a happy ending is a major characteristic of the genre. Henceforth, romantic love (topic or theme) is able to surmount obstacles and the love story ends happily. Start by introducing and comparing each filmmaker as well the film synopsis as well as identifying the countries of origin of each of the filmmakers ; Identify the cinematic genre and the three common characteristics; Write a paragraph on each characteristic and give concrete examples from the movies. Conclude. Cite your sources (books, articles, webzines, websites, etc.) and attach a list of cited works. Citation style MLA or APA Ensure to include and prove: – analyze and compare films using film terminology, analytic tools and theoretic approaches – Your understanding of arab multiple identities – Recognize the diversity of Arab national cinemas – distinguish major filmmakers and cinematic genres – Identify social, political, and aesthetic themes in Arab cinematic productions.
