Mamele Film Analysis

Sharon: Good Morning Brisbane. Your back today with your very own host, Sharon Samuel, and today I am joined with the Indigenous rights and cultural experts, Bella Simmons and Sarah Nel. Today on Aboriginal affairs, we will be exploring the representations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the Australian docudrama TV film, ‘Mabo’. Released in 2012, Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Blackfella films have created a film that reflects the trials and tribulations Indigenous and torres strait islanders had to face. Rachel Perkins, Director of the film ‘Mabo’ helps us recognise the special connection, Aboriginals and Torres strait islander people have with their land. So Bella or Sarah, can you please

Jews suffered countless amounts of atrocities throughout the history of time. Both stories have themes in which man is evil to man, the will of the main character to survive and overcome evil is present, and the ability of some people to still be compassionate to each other during these times of evil. The book Maus, and the movie “The Pianist,” share many thematic similarities.

On September 10,1930 there was a girl named NadIne Schatz and she was apart of the Holocaust society which was sad because families were taking away to fight in battles.Nadine was born in Boulogne-Billancourt,France and her mother named was Ludmilla Schatz and was a kind mother and care about her kid making good grades. On the other hand Nadine mother taught piano and she was the most gifted piano teacher in her country.But Nadine was the daughter of immigrant Jewish parents.Her Russian born mother settled in France following the Russian Revolution of 1917.Also Nadine attended elementary school pairs.And so Nadine would go to school and the mother went to work so the grandmother move in with them and she would cook meals for them.One

The mid 20th century was a time of grief and genocide in Europe, which created a life of anger and despair for those who were affected. Family was so important during the holocaust as it was the only way that someone would be able to handle this time. Elise Wiesel, a survivor of the holocaust, created a work of art with his personal account called Night about his journey during the 1940’s. He uses a plethora of literary devices to convey a theme of strong family bond within his book. During the 1940’s, the Nazi Party in Germany created an era of anti-Semitism and genocide which involved the lives of Jews living in western Europe. During this time in Germany, over 6 million Jews died and only a few lived to tell

In The Story of Blima: A Holocaust Survivor, author Shirley Russak Wachtel presents scenes depicting the worst that human beings are capable of, and the best. She skillfully contrasts her mother’s suffering at the hands of the Nazis with the loving treatment that Blima receives from three strong women. In the course of the story, Blima receives loving support from her mother; from the labor guard, Gizella; and from her sister-in-law, Ruschia.

In the book, “The Circuit” by Francisco Jimenez, some examples are given on how family and culture can influence one’s life. Family and culture can negatively affect a person’s life because in the narrator’s case, it can cause them to move away from their friends or work hard to support their family. For example, “As the last days of August disappeared, so did the number of braceros. Sunday, only one—the best picker—came to work. I liked him. [...] That Sunday was the last time I saw him. [...] The thought of having to move to Fresno and knowing what was in store for me there brought tears to my eyes” (Jimenez 2 and 5). In other words, the narrator had to leave because the harvesting season was over and they had to find another place to work.

The film Mosquita y Mari directed and created by Aurora Guerrero is a coming of age story set about Huntington Park in the southeastern part of Los Angeles. It uses tense scenery that seeks to explore what it means to be in a romantic relationship versus a close friendship. Furthermore, upon legitimizing Yolanda and Mari`s relationship the film provokes the audience to ask the question, “If they are queer, what is keeping them in the closet?” This question is most effectively answered by examining how Yolanda and Mari`s ethnicity, locational, and immigrant descendant identities intersect to keep them in the closet.

Additionally, Walter also belittles Beneatha's dream of becoming a doctor, implying that women are fit only for supporting roles: “Who the hell told you, you had to be a doctor? If you so crazy ‘bout messing ‘round with sick people – then go be a nurse like other women – or just get married and be quiet” (Gilbert et al., 1961). Yet, Beneatha isn’t concerned about getting married and is focused on her career, “Get over it? What are you talking about, Ruth? Listen, I’m going to be a doctor. I’m not worried about who I’m going to marry yet – if I ever get married” (Gilbert et al., 1961). Beneatha’s friend Asagai believes that love should be enough for women, however, Beneatha challenges this idea by stating that she needs more, such as a

Both Maus, written by Art Spiegelman, and Life is beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni have two very different portrayals of the holocaust and their main characters both have different strengths that allow them and their families to keep afloat during the Holocaust. Vladek and Guido use their individual strengths to survive the prison camps and help their loved ones to survive as well. Both Vladek and Guido have families they need to keep track of while living in the harsh environment of the concentration camps. Guido’s ability to be comical and a quick thinker allows him and his son to stay alive. The resourcefulness of Vladek and his quick learning skill allow him and his wife to stay alive.

The books Maus I and Maus II, written by Art Spiegelman over a thirteen-year period from 1978-1991, are books that on the surface are written about the Holocaust. The books specifically relate to the author’s father’s experiences pre and post-war as well as his experiences in Auschwitz. The book also explores the author’s very complex relationship between himself and his father, and how the Holocaust further complicates this relationship. On a deeper level the book also dances around the idea of victims, perpetrators, and bystanders. The two books are presented in a very interesting way; they are shown in comic form, which provides the ability for Spiegelman to incorporate numerous ideas and complexities to his work.

The holocaust has effected more lives than anybody could imagine, the tragedy has not only affected those who were there or primarily affected but those of every generation to come after that. This illustrated by Art and Vladek’s inability to get along, Vladek’s personality quirks, Anja’s suicide, Art’s guilt, are all factors that contributed to the rocky family relationship the Spieglemans had, and are all due to the horrors of the holocaust. The horrors of which did not end when the Nazi’s were defeated in WW2, rather continuing to have an impact on further generations, in which all of their stories will never be

The Holocaust is a tragic event that made history. It’s a memory that people do not delight in telling. Fortunately, there are few who gained the courage and strength to tell their story, Vladek Spiegelman is one of them. In the graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman, he writes a comic on his father’s, Vladek Spiegelman, experience during the Holocaust. Maus strives to teach about the Holocaust, but it is also about a painful memory in the Holocaust and the relationship it has with the present.

For example, the Palestinian culture displays traditions that others would find unusual. As Palestinian’s don’t have a strict government they rely on their family to fill the gaps that the government would usually fill. Hayaat has a very close and large family that all live under one roof, which includes Hayaat’s, mother, father, grandmother, sister and two brothers. The author tried to show that there’s families around the world that live in a constricted living area however, they still love each other. Another family tradition is parents choosing a husband for their daughter. For example, in “Where the streets had a name” Hayaat’s sister had to choose from men her parents choose. However, she already met a man once at a friend wedding. Shortly after with their parent’s permission they got married. But, the parents have to make sure the man is good for their reputation and only then will they give their

Ever since the Holocaust happened there has been a variety of movies and books portraying this massive genocide that changed individuals’ lives. One of these movies that portrays the Holocaust is Life is Beautiful that was directed and acted by Roberto Benigni in 1997. This particular film won Oscar awards and it’s unlike any other Holocaust movies because of its drama, romance, and comedic genre. It tells the story of a man named Guido that comes to Arezzo, Italy and works as a waiter for his uncle Eliseo. Guido falls in love with Dora, a school teacher who he calls “Princess” each time he sees her. Eventually, Guido is able to charm Dora despite her being engaged. Five years later they have a son named Giosuè, but at this point in time

Traditional societies believe that family heritage is what holds a family together. These societies have ascriptive values, meaning to follow their family's ancestry and way of life. In modern culture, an individual has the power to decide for him/herself as to what he/she wants to attain in life - including an education, career and mate. To those of us living in a modern world, traditional societies may seem to have it rough. However, to those living the traditional way, their life is set for them. They need not worry about how powerful they will be or how much money they will make. Their life brings them security.