During the last week, you explored how Arabic-Egyptian cinema represented the changes in Arab society since the Nationalism movement that Nasser led in the 1950s. The Cinema production tackled some argumentative topics that were/are considered taboos. Write a 1000-word paper to talk about the social, political, and intellectual changes in society as represented in the 1950s until the 1990s Arabic Cinema. Choose a film from each era to analyze and criticize.
-To what extent have the films you studied and/or watched reflected the most important social and political crises after colonialism?
– 1000 words (two pages single space)
You are expected to provide a comprehensive reference list at the end of your paper. This list should include at least two academic resources, such as books or JSTOR articles. Please consult the JJAY library for suitable resources. Ensure that your citations follow the MLA style guide for academic integrity.
– You may use Google search but do not include more than two online articles.
– You may study the films we watched or any other films you choose.
Movie 1 : Cairo 30 1960s
Movie 2: Empire M 1970s
Movie 3: The innocent Egyptian movie 1980s
Movie 4: Terrorism and Kebab 1990s