film response (paper three

Film: The Extras = الكومبارس

Before writing your paper please read the article “Syrian Cinema: Out of Time?

Which can be found at the link:

http://www.screeningthepast.com/2012/08/syrian-cinema-out-of-time/

Year:______________

Director: ________________

1. Describe briefly the film storyline

2. What does the title of the film, “The Extras,” indicate? In your opinion, what are the objectives behind choosing this title?

3. What are the main genres and themes of the film? Give examples.

4. Give examples (at least three) showing of how the film is critical of the political and social situation in Syria during the nineties.

5. How does the film deal with Syrian identity? Explain.

6. How does the film deal with gender issues and specifically woman-man relations?

7) What did you like most about this film? What was your favorite scene?

8) Give examples ( at least two) of the use of symbolism in the film