Babel - Global Perpectives & Challenging Themes

After viewing the film Babel, I would like to hear your thoughts concerning the important global themes the film highlights. In order to tease out some of your observations (remember to use your class notes as well) I have provided some questions for you to discuss in your first blog post.

• What does the film reveal about the concept of family structure / dynamics in different countries?
• How does the theme of communication relate to the film?
• What does the scene in the film where Susan (the American tourist) is being treated for her gunshot wound in Morocco suggest about the basic health and hygiene standards around the world?
• How important is the reoccurring motif of guns in the film? What message do you believe the director is trying to convey about the use of guns in the world we live in?
• Do you believe that the film was effective in presenting an authentic or realistic view of our world? Why or why not.

The word limit for this post is approximately 300 - 350, but feel free to exceed this limit - there is a lot to discuss. I promise I'll read it!

This post is due to be posted up on your blog by Thursday 17th Feb.