World affairs in foreign films
Subtitle: getting the global picture
By: Roberta Seret
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786464722
Subjects: Foreign films; Culture in motion pictures; History and criticism; Catalogs; Politics in motion pictures
Description: "This work introduces foreign cultures and global concepts through 13 award-winning films from various continents and geopolitical areas. Each film acts as a launching pad for discussions in world history, geography, economics, government, world literature, media, creative writing, music, and art. By encouraging critical thinking and group activities, this book offers a perspective on international affairs"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Asia. Osama; title: Persepolis; title: Water; title: Beijing bicycle; title: Tokyo sonata; title: Africa. Tsotsi; title: Hotel Rwanda; title: War dance; title: South America. Central station; title: Antarctica. March of the penguins; title: Europe. Sophie Scholl: the final days; title: The counterfeiters; title: North America. Pearl.