Discussion of the world movies

2-3 hours All

How to gain a new perspective on the world cinema and issues of the societies?

Objective / Aims Materials/Apps

• Improving visual, digital culture and critical thinking skills among people coming from various sociocultural backgrounds • The promotion of intercultural understanding and culture of debate • Building communities of people that share their passion for cinematography • Laptop, speakers, projector and the screen. license to publicly showcase the movie.

In many cases it is not needed or a collective subscription to the streaming service. • Apps, Software, platforms used: Zoom, Netflix account

Space

Classroom, cinema, cafe. Personal, private space.

FOR INSPIRATION

Movies can have an impact far greater than first imagined. Therefore, this activity proposes movie sessions followed by debates. The movies are displayed with regard to the particular contextual/regional needs of the participating countries, age and interests of the participants. This action can target young people aged 16-30 (high school pupils and students), adults or seniors. Thoughtfully selected movies can influence culture, politics, laws, and more importantly the open up the participants for the debates. As Haifaa Al Mansour, Saudi Arabia's first female director, perfectly put it: 'Art can touch people and make them open up.’ Hence, every digital production reflects society and transforms opinions.

As an example, in the multicultural context the host can offer films on culture, nature, gender, cultural differences and tolerance and provide a platform for people to discuss inclusion, the celebration of identity and sense of belonging and encourage them to learn about each other. As well the movies can encourage intercultural and inter-faith discussions, human rights and democratic values.

ANALOGICAL PART. STEP BY STEP. 1st part

The host has to set up a place with a laptop, projector, screen and speakers. Adding to this comfortable seats, drinks and snacks. Invite a right person to moderate a debate.

DIGITAL PART. STEP BY STEP. 1ST PART

To select an interesting movie, to ensure the high speed internet connection.

Every movie session can be followed by a one-hour debate/discussion. The debates can be led by a person knowledgable in the cinema culture, it could be also a youth worker and/or a teacher, adult educator, cinema critic or a journalist.

ANALOGICAL PART. STEP BY STEP. 2nd PART.

The moderator needs to focus around 'something more significant over presentation' in the movie. To address the real-world debates as they are discussed in the communities, politics and the media. To encourage participants (viewers) to research topics well in advance using carefully produced ‘topic guides’ and encourage the participants to justify their argument.

DIGITAL PART. STEP BY STEP. 2ND PART

To moderate the discussion as described in the previous section.

Evaluation of the activity / Result

The evaluation of the movie sessions should emphasize participants’ newly gained knowledge and clear thinking over points of order and rhetorical flourishes. By debating real-world issues, participants can be introduced to key controversies at the top of the public agenda. Consequently, the participants are encouraged to go beyond the media headlines and delve deeper into the biggest issues confronting society and their local communities.