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?