Helen Martiniuk

Just wondering if anyone can give me some video titles which reflect political
ideologies.
(fascism, communism, etc.)(movies that might include Hitler or Mussolini)

Thanks,
Helen

Carolyn Talarr

Hmm..This will be a fun list to watch build up...sticking to fascism and
communism:

First of course, the one the only Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the Will"
(commissioned by Hitler, but more like fascist propaganda pretty much)

Bertolucci's "1900" (one major storyline is the growth of the Italian
Fascist party--fascinating film)

Visconti's "The Damned"--about a German family in the 30s

from my husband: Deutschland Bleiche Mutti (Germany, Pale Mother [or more
like Mommy]): from the 70s; fascism and everyday life. Heartwrenching.
"Put a knife in your stomach and turn it would be a more pleasant
experience" (a quote from my husband)

A play comes to mind, too: Heiner Muller's "The Slaughter" (very
complicated)

Another play (even more complicated): Fassbinder's "Garbage, Death, and the
City"

An beautiful, thought-provoking short story: Peter Handke's story about his
mother and her blossoming during fascism

My mind is clogging--so many others... Interesting kind of Trivial Pursuit
question! (in its own sick way:))

Now if you really want to get into it, *every* work of art "reflects" a
political ideology, explicitly or implicitly...a la _Ways of Seeing_...

Carolyn, who hasn't gotten to watch any movie at all in way too long

Joel Hawthorne

For a look at colonialism and capitalism I suggest "Battle of Algiers". It is
in French with English subtitles. It was very effective in examining the French
involvement in North Africa. Not for kids though imo though older or mature
teens might handle it okay.

I think all films are propaganda to a certain extent which is an interesting
aspect to remember and is part of the viewing of them. Does this film confirm
my prejudices or does it challenge them? Whose interest does this film serve?
Who makes money off of this film? Was it financially successful at the time it
was made.

There are lots of films which never make it in North America because they are
too radical in one way or another. They challenge people around issues of
sexuality, morality, class issues.

Most people do not like to have their bias perturbed. I think this is an
especially big problem for Americans. Americans generally have no idea
whatsoever how insular, provincial, and parochial they are unless they travel or
are very widely read.

There is a great book from a few years ago called the "Closing of the American
Mind". People in other countries have often been living cheek by jowl with such
a mix of people for so long that they are just generally more broad in their
views. Of course there striking exceptions to this.

Read the "Enormous Room" by e e cummings. I am wandering off topic. bye


Carolyn Talarr wrote:

> From: "Carolyn Talarr" <talarr@...>
>
> Hmm..This will be a fun list to watch build up...sticking to fascism and
> communism:
>
> First of course, the one the only Leni Riefenstahl's "Triumph of the Will"
> (commissioned by Hitler, but more like fascist propaganda pretty much)
>
> Bertolucci's "1900" (one major storyline is the growth of the Italian
> Fascist party--fascinating film)
>
> Visconti's "The Damned"--about a German family in the 30s
>
> from my husband: Deutschland Bleiche Mutti (Germany, Pale Mother [or more
> like Mommy]): from the 70s; fascism and everyday life. Heartwrenching.
> "Put a knife in your stomach and turn it would be a more pleasant
> experience" (a quote from my husband)
>
> A play comes to mind, too: Heiner Muller's "The Slaughter" (very
> complicated)
>
> Another play (even more complicated): Fassbinder's "Garbage, Death, and the
> City"
>
> An beautiful, thought-provoking short story: Peter Handke's story about his
> mother and her blossoming during fascism
>
> My mind is clogging--so many others... Interesting kind of Trivial Pursuit
> question! (in its own sick way:))
>
> Now if you really want to get into it, *every* work of art "reflects" a
> political ideology, explicitly or implicitly...a la _Ways of Seeing_...
>
> Carolyn, who hasn't gotten to watch any movie at all in way too long
>
> > Message boards, timely articles, a free newsletter and more!
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best wishes
Joel

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Lynda

Go to IMDb.com and you can search by category or even words used in
reviews.

Lynda

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> From: Helen Martiniuk <plumplus@...>
>
> Just wondering if anyone can give me some video titles which reflect
political
> ideologies.
> (fascism, communism, etc.)(movies that might include Hitler or Mussolini)
>
> Thanks,
> Helen

Helen Martiniuk

Carolyn,

Thanks,
This is a great start for us. If you come up with any others, let me know.
Thank your husband, too. :)

Helen



Carolyn Talarr wrote:

> From: "Carolyn Talarr" <talarr@...>
>
> Hmm..This will be a fun list to watch build up...sticking to fascism and
> communism:

Helen Martiniuk

Thanks to All who responded about the video titles. It gives me a good place to
start.

Helen

Helen Martiniuk wrote:

> From: Helen Martiniuk <plumplus@...>
>
> Just wondering if anyone can give me some video titles which reflect political
> ideologies.
> (fascism, communism, etc.)(movies that might include Hitler or Mussolini)
>
> Thanks,
> Helen
>
> > Message boards, timely articles, a free newsletter and more!
> Check it all out at: http://www.unschooling.com