Film Lesson: "Night and Fog"

 

This graphic documentary was one of the first cinematic reflections on the Holocaust. There was real hardcore footage of the Holocaust events. This film was very powerful in my opinion as well as "Schindler's List". Both movies describe the Holocaust thoroughly, there are moments that are really emotional and almost unbelievable. Numerous people died due to the injustice of others. The harsh catastrophe really let the world know that there are shameless and greedy people out there.

Despite the grisly subject matter, this movie is essentially about uncovering a kernel of hope and dignity in the midst of a monstrous tragedy. The story of Oskar Schindler's sacrifices for the Jews sets this apart from other Holocaust dramas. Uncompromising in its portrayal of good, evil, and all the areas in between, Schindler's List offers a clear view of human nature hatred, greed, lust, envy, and anger. Because this film touches us so deeply, the story has a power that others in film history can’t match.

Mustafa Kemal (Ataturk) and the Modernization of Turkey

Mustafa Kemal was the leader of the Turks during WW I. Turkey was a traditional Islamic country and Kamal tried to modernize it. He overthrew the sultan and installed a secular constitution which is a non religious composition and gave women power and rights. The people who had ruled Turkey for numerous years were shocked to see the extreme changes. His idea was to Westernize the country and even encouraged men to give up the fez.