Question.1249 - Wadjda - Discussion 22 unread replies.22 replies. Film Discussion Guideline and Rubric Wadjda https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2258858/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 (Links to an external site.) Find out if you will write a FOR or AGAINST evaluation. This will be set in the People tab under this film's name. Write your evaluation of the film by choosing three points why you liked or disliked the film, choose from the following: Make sure each point is in its own paragraph. Theoretically. Aesthetically. Thematically. Artistically. Politically Or any other points of view. If you can't find points you did not like then write 3 points about what would have made it better. Support your likes and dislikes with examples and/or quotes from the film and explain why. “I like it“or “I didn’t like it” is not enough. Be respectful and mindful. Choose your words carefully and remember that it is okay to be debatable but not argumentative. If you disagree with anything in a film, make sure you research, and fact check your information before making any claims. Once you are done with your post, if your post was a (FOR) then find 2 posts that are(AGAINST) and comment on them. And vice versa, if you are an (AGAINST) find 2 posts that are (FOR) and comment on them.
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From thematic representation, "Wadjda" tends to be a little girl with floppy sneakers but a sharp tongue that doesn't hold back, but the story circles around the character wanting to buy a bike, but with the scope of Western fetishization of Muslim life despite the cultural taboo against it for girls who are exposed several limitations, imposing a conservative lifestyle, but through her character the film depicts determination and resilience to challenges. In the scene when Wadjda's desire for the bicycle is suppressed by the disapproval of her family members and society, she tends to demonstrate her defiance against gender norms and her unwavering spirit. From a political standpoint, the film tends to position gender inequality in a subtle manner, which can even be seen when Abdullah grabs Wadjda's scarf. There is a sense of freedom that can be seen in male children, a portrayal of patriarchal structure and how it influences the younger minds. The film also explores the systematic barriers faced by women, another scene that reinforces inequality can be seen when the school principal forces the young women to stay out of male sight, even when Wadjda's father gets married to a second woman while in marriage, and even using fashion trends like nail polish tends to become an act of rebellion, which symbolizes the oppressive norms yet advocating for gender inequality and challenging the status quo. From an artistic standpoint, the narration and cinematography make the film like a real-life documentary, not showcasing the vibrant wealthy region of Saudi Arabia but rather showing the sides unseen in mainstream media, highlighting poverty and oppression through cultural values and the intimate struggles of its characters, through employing natural lightings and authentic locations which creative immersive document like feel, also subtle way of social commentary through the lens of humor lingers a smile yet provoking a thought that questions the harsh reality.More Articles From Film and Movies
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