As I Open My Eyes Follow Film Discussion Guidelines. Comment on one of your classmates’ posts. Address 5 questions of your choice 1.Why do you think there’s virtually no mention of religion in the film

As I Open My Eyes

Follow Film Discussion Guidelines. Comment on one of your classmates’ posts. Address 5 questions of your choice

1.Why do you think there’s virtually no mention of religion in the film

2.Discuss these 2 powerful scenes: A) Farah’s mom takes her to a crowded bus station and manages to buy her the last ticket on an inter-city bus, but then Farah goes off to buy a drink and never returns. The mother starts a frantic search through the station for her missing child; B) Farah’s interrogation by two policemen. What do they suggest to you?

3.What is your comment on the appealing youthfulness of the film?

4.Explain how and why as a free-spirited young woman, Farah is the target of censure from everyone.

5.What is your understanding of the title As I Open My Eyes?

6.How is the camera used? Pay attention to the use of the camera by the filmmaker and the “spy” (surveillance).

7.How did Farah work against the oppressive environment?

8.Pay attention to the lyrics. What does Farah sing about? What kind of emotions do they convey?

9.When does the shift happen in the movie?

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