The link in blue (above) is the film – begin the film as the nightmares of the Sultan are useful for the assignment’s content and then I recommend the required two episodes
- Ali Babba (50 mins) then skip BakBak and
- Aladdin at 1:08 minutes to 2:04
- optional Sultan and the Beggar follows Aladdin
- valuable interaction of the sultan and his wife and his nightmares frame the stories-episodes
I intend to share /show this movie – the dvd in class – if all works in our classroom.
Please be aware I chose this because of the excellent international cast and love of humanity, global.
Diversity contributed to Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt with many peoples from other places, some absorbed and several rose to leadership. The open terrain of Iran and Iraq is suggested in these episodes and in the final war scenes – yes the region was open to invasion and harsh climate. The original stories are not based on authentic content but a fascination with faraway peoples. Everyone has dignity. The pauper story reverses the expected dominance of the ruler.
1001 Arabian Nights -2000 Hallmark
Beginning of the movie involves a nightmare of the sultan and introduces Shahrazad (other spellings) who becomes storyteller, eventually his wife, to save the women of his Harim and herself.
Required Episodes to watch and review: ( you may like/use the episode of the sultan who chose a poor man to be king – Sultan and the beggar; not required)
- Ali Baba and the 40 thieves
- Aladdin
- some of the interaction between Sultan and Shahrazad
Look for and employ cause and effect to make your essay valuable.
2 pages- your content matters!!, independent thinking !!
This is not movie review, no summary or report ! no CHATGPT or any other source )
Your essay should address the following:
1) Please DEFINE:
- Two pivotal events (may include the Sultan or Shahrazad AND from one of the episodes – Ali Baba or Aladdin or prince and beggar ).
2) Please find evidence to explain (3 from these 5)
- Part of the interaction of the Sultan and Shahrazad
- the King’s phobias / his nightmares are based on what..
- Stratified society or who has no choice because of status
- Dangerous naivete of which character causes ?
- Role reversal
- who (even Safra the camel) is the smartest based on..
3) In conclusion,
- why do you think it is important to tell a (captivating) story?
Aladdin living his dream briefly more than China in this episode
Ali Baba with Safra his intelligent camel