Description
For this week, you will submit only one assignment: your low-stakes assignment.
Low-Sakes Assignment: Film Review Due on November 11
Select one film from the list below. They are available on Kanopy.
Horses of God by Nabil Ayouch (Morocco)https://www.imdb.com/video/vi467643673/?playlistId…
Laila’s Birthday by Rashid Mashrawi (Palestine)
Omar by Hany Abu Assad (Palestine) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2852406/
Fatima by Philippe Faucon (France) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4466544/
Halfaouine by Férid Boughedir (Tunisia) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090665/
Razzia by Nabil Ayouch (Morocco) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7216256/
Inch’Allah Dimanche (Algeria, France) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296008/
Watch your selected film and address all the points below in your film review. 3-5 pages
Paragraph 1: Start by mentioning the movie’s title, director, and key actors. Provide a short summary of the plot. Explain your choice of the film.
Paragraphs 2-3-4: What types of film techniques were used (types of shots, camera angles, lighting, mise-en-scene, music etc.)? How did the film techniques and music enhance the setting and themes of the film?
Paragraph 5: Paste 4 screenshots from various part of the film (beginning, middle, end) and comment them. Explain what you find relevant about them.
Paragraph 6: Include general remarks on the importance of the film and whether or not it might have an impact on viewers. Elaborate on what could have changed your perception of certain scenes and themes. If you read a review about your chosen film, add it to your references.
