tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post6726721377019156651..comments2012-08-14T14:17:02.860+03:00Comments on Romantic Walks to the Fridge: A New VoiceReemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670028917836886212noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post-8039099857282522562011-06-05T22:52:49.115+03:002011-06-05T22:52:49.115+03:00I would suggest choosing films that work with arch...I would suggest choosing films that work with archetypal characters and scenarios, to introduce the Middle-East to the wider world. It's a direct line to the human experience, just from a different cultural context.<br /><br />If these universal characteristics are strong enough, the story should transcend cultural boundaries. I'm guessing you're aware of the Joseph Campbell universal myth concept, The Hero's Journey and all that? <br /><br />Perhaps go with that and pitch to distributors outside the ME to sell the film on the universal strengths of the story, not necessarily the region it came from. Hopefully, audiences will be attracted to the common values and conflicts they recognise in their own lives, rather than turning away from a film believing that because it comes from a markedly different culture, it will hold no relevance for them.<br /><br />What do you think, Fox? :)Ben Pendrey (Penders1)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post-30614670253317856152011-04-19T00:03:41.331+03:002011-04-19T00:03:41.331+03:00Thank you for your constant support Maz; I know yo...Thank you for your constant support Maz; I know you 'get' my stance :)Reemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17670028917836886212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post-83774070152342822142011-04-19T00:01:13.581+03:002011-04-19T00:01:13.581+03:00"My strategy? To break down the barriers, the..."My strategy? To break down the barriers, the cliches, the stereotypes and the communication issues amassed over decades of media bias between this region and the world at large."<br /><br />Tick, +1, RT, Like.<br /><br />Whatever the cool kids are saying these days, that's what I'm saying to that.Mazher Abidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561090959397553465noreply@blogger.com