German films of "Good Bye Lenin!" or Nowhere in Africa!
1. Which scene in the film is the critical turning point in the story for the Regina and her family or Alex and his family? Justify your choice by giving essential background information. Describe the position of this scene in the story, what happened up to this point, who is involved, and what takes place afterwards?Did you observe changes in the characters and/or in their relationship to each other? Includeany technical or photographic elements that contribute to making this scene a pivotal moment for you the viewer.
2. What do you think is the main theme of one of the films? Explain how this theme is introduced and developed throughout the film using specific details about the characters,the setting, and the plot. Which scenes are especially important for understanding the theme you chose? What do you think the director is communicating about human experience with the story? Is the theme relevant to your experience or not?
3. The films “Nowhere in Africa” and “Goodbye Lenin” are set in very specific periods of German history. How do the filmmakers communicate the historical context of their films to their viewers? Think about specific props, events, musical scores, costumes, narrative techniques which help position the films in their historic context. Did the film story help you relate to German history in a new way?
4. Various characters in addition to Alex in “Goodbye Lenin!” are guilty of lying to each other and perhaps to themselves. Describe who lies to whom and what their motivation could be. What are some of the consequences of their lying? Do the characters learn anything by the end? What could the director be saying about life during the transition to a unified Germany? What is your reaction to the kind of lying seen in the film?
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