explored cultural topics on the Spanish Civil War and studied the films films, “La lengua de las mariposas,” and “Silencio roto,” I want you to take a moment to return to the cultural context with a summary film that documents the effects of the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s regime in the 20th century. Just as the films we have already studied, this documentary is from the perspective of those who were silenced under Franco. Here we will view a different type of filmmaking that compliments the creative perspectives we studied in Discussions 1-2.
As we learned in the previous discussion, it is important to note that all three of these films are a cultural memory of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), and the period that followed it. However, they are made for contemporary audiences and from perspectives that remember that history decades later. How are these perspectives vital to Spain’s understanding of its national identity in the 21st century? How does filmmaking reflect Spain and the Spanish Civil War? Why do these films matter to audiences today in the 21st century?
For the Discussion, you will have more freedom to explore the cultural context and create your own topics. You must use the two online resources (pdf is posted).
THESIS ARGUMENT OPTIONS: You must choose ONE from below or suggest your own following the model.
– This documentary defies the silence and self-censorship that defined Francisco Franco’s dictatorship after the Spanish Civil War.
– The documentary educates contemporary audiences about Spanish Civil War history that was censored under Franco.
– The documentary defends human rights by giving voice to those who were imprisoned or died in Spain due to political violence.
GRADING RUBRIC (COPIED FROM SYLLABUS):
NUMBER YOUR REPLY 1-4.
DISCUSSIONS = 7 POINTS (Topic post = 6 points / Reply = 1 point)
STEP ONE: TOPIC POST => NUMBER YOUR REPLY 1-4 to clearly identify the content. (300 words minimum)
(6 points)
1. 2 points = CULTURAL CONTEXT: (100 word minimum)
What two online sources will you apply to your reading of the topic in the film? See the list of options.
Cite each source to present your understanding of the cultural context of the film.
2. 1 points = THESIS (One sentence)
Identify your thesis argument (one sentence). You can choose from the list of options or write your own.
3. 2 points = TOPIC DISCUSSION (100 word minimum)
Specific example – Scene 1 => How does this scene depict your topic and/or support your thesis argument?
Specific example – Scene 2 => How does this scene depict your topic and/or support your thesis argument?
4. 1 point = CONCLUSION (100 word minimum)
How does this film connect back to your sources cited above for the cultural context and/or other films in the course?
