MVZ232 Israeli Society in the Cinema

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Prof. Ariel Feldstein (lecturer), PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D. (deputy)
PhDr. Pavel Pšeja, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Timetable
Mon 17. 2. 8:00–9:30 U42, Tue 18. 2. 8:00–9:30 U42, Wed 19. 2. 8:00–9:30 U41, Thu 20. 2. 8:00–9:30 U42, Fri 21. 2. 8:00–9:30 U42, Mon 24. 2. 8:00–9:30 U42, Tue 25. 2. 8:00–9:30 U42, Wed 26. 2. 8:00–9:30 U41, Thu 27. 2. 8:00–9:30 U42, Fri 28. 2. 8:00–9:30 U42
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 45 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/45, only registered: 0/45
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives (in Czech)
This course will address the ways in which Israeli cinema represents Israeli society and examine the cinematic perspective on the divisions within that society. The aim of the course is to discuss issues connected to the formation of Israeli society, to provide tools for understanding disagreements and political and ideological debates and their impact on the Jewish and democratic character of the State of Israel, and to trace the divisions that have accompanied the country since its establishment in an attempt to understand future developments. We will use Israeli cinema as a visual means of observing the rifts that have characterized Israeli society for six decades.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Lesson 1: Israeli Society - Introduction Lesson 2: The Figure of the Pioneer in 1930s Cinema • Oded the Wanderer (Oded Hanoded) (Chaim Halachmi, 1932) • This Is the Land (Zot Hi Haaretz) (Baruch Agadati, 1935) • Labor (Avodah) (Helmer Lersky, 1934) Lesson 3: The Figure of the Holocaust Survivor • Faithful City (Kirya Ne’emana) (Joseph Leytes, 1952) • Hill 24 Does not Answer (Giva 24 Aina Onah) (Thorold Dickinson, 1954) Lesson 4: Immigrant Absorption • Salah Shabati (Ephraim Kishon, 1964) • Kazablan (Menahem Golan, 1973) • Late Marriage (Hatuna Meuheret) (Dover Kosashvili , 2004) Lesson 5: The Second Generation • Aviya’s Summer (Hakayitz Shel Avia) (Eli Cohen, 1988) • Walk on Water (Lalechet Al Hamayim) (Eytan Fox, 2004) • Metallic Blues (Dan Verete, 2004) Lesson 6: Ultra-Orthodox Society • Ushpizin (Gidi Dar, 2004) • The Secrets (Ha Sodot) (Avi Nesher, 2006) Lesson 7: The Periphery • Turn Left at the End of the World (Sof Ha’olam Smola) (Avi Nesher, 2004) • Aviva, My Love (Aviva Ahuvati) (Shemi Zarchin, 2006) • The Band's Visit (Bikur Ha Tizmoret) (Eran Kolirin , 2007) Lesson 8: The “Settlers” • Campfire (Medurat Hashevet) (Joseph Cedar, 2004) Lesson 9: Bereavement • Late Summer Blues (Blues Lahofesh Hagadol) (Renen Schore, 1987) • Beaufort (Joseph Cedar, 2007) • Waltz with Bashir (Vals Im Bashir) (Ari Folman, 2008) Lesson 10: Israeli Arabs • Hamsin (Daniel Wachsmann, 1982) • The Syrian Bride (Hakala Hasurit) (Eran Riklis, 2004) • Ajami (Yaron Shani and Scandar Copti, 2009) Lesson 11: Migrant Workers • James’ Journey to Jerusalem (Massa'ot James Be'eretz Hakodesh) (Ra'anan Alexandrowicz, 2003) • Noodle (Ayelet Menahemi, 2007) Lesson 12: Israeli Society: Where is it Headed?
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Course requirements: active participation in class, reading all the material in the bibliography, attendance. At the end of the semester there will be a test. (100%)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2016.
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