Elia Suleiman - Lectures / Workshops / Seminars

FILM AS RESISTANCE: Politics and Philosophy (3 credits)

Elia Suleiman

Description: This course examines film as a form of political resistance. As we examine the works of Elia Suleiman we will analyze the political turmoil within Palestine and the tensions between Muslims and Christians in the modern political climate. We will also examine the relationship between philosophies of resistance and films that serve as forms of resistance.

Required Films:
Suleiman, Elia. Divine Intervention (Yadon ilaheyya). 2002. 92 min. Starring Ahmad Ayadi, Samih Bathish, Amer Daher, Daher Daher, Ziad Daniel. DVD ASIN: B0009IWFD8 Buy it at Amazon.com, Amazon.de, Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.fr.

Suleiman, Elia. Chronicles of a Disapperance. 1996. 88 min. Starring Leonid Alexeenko, Jamel Daher, Fawaz Eilemi, Juliet Mazzawi, Iaha Mouhamad. DVD ASIN: B000A59QIM Buy it at Amazon.com, Amazon.de, Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.fr.

Required Readings:

Suleiman, Elia and Sabah Haider (Interviewer). "A different kind of occupation: an interview with Elia Suleiman." in: The Electronic Intifada. February 1, 2010. (English).

Suleiman, Elia. "Interview." in: Tabula Gaza. January 18, 2010. Video Interview.

Suleiman, Elia and Deidre Boyle (Interviewer). "Capturing Reality the Art of Documentary." in: Cineaste. Vol. XXXV, No. 2, 2010. (English).