Israeli Film: Society through the Movies

This subject is not offered in 2008.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Through the medium of film, this subject examines the history and contemporary trends of Israeli cinema as they reflect both social and cultural issues in the country. By screening Israeli films, the course aims to introduce students to this genre that reflects many aspects of political and social life in Israel, including the difficulties and conflicts within this society. An introductory lecture will precede each viewing and following the film a discussion will be held regarding the content of the film and the issues it raises. Some of the themes for discussion include the individual, gender, ethnicity, Israeli Arab relations, Holocaust representations, masculinity, the Israeli ethos of collectivism and unity in the pioneer community and the army, the re-evaluation of national myths in the 1970s and the 1990s, coming of age, the desire for peace during the Rabin era and following his assassination.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• understand the social and historical background to film culture. Noting the social aspects of filmic works and events;

• have written communication through essay writing and class presentation;

• have ability to deliver oral presentations and understand cross cultural aspects through group discussions.

This subject is available to students undertaking a major in Cinema Studies. Formerly available as 109-211. Students who have completed 109-211 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.