film response paper arab film class

Divine Intervention

 

Before answering questions below you have to read:

 

 Nurith Gertz Khleifi, Palestinian Cinema: pp. 171 189 so you can find it on the attachment.

 

Describe the film storyline

 

• 1)      What are the main genres and themes that figure in this film? Give examples.
• 2)      To what extent does symbolism play role in this film? Give examples.
• 3)      How does the film deal with Palestinian identity?
• 4)      What are the main features of Palestinian culture, social classes, or tradition?
• 5)      What does the film tell us about Arab (Palestinian) society, such as gender issues (men women relations)?
• 6)      How does the film deal with politics?