Link0007
Joined Apr 2005
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Voices of Iraq allows us to see Iraq through the point of view of those most affected by the war - ordinary Iraqis themselves. Most footage of Iraq on the news consists of footage of bombed-out cars and of grieving widows; Voices of Iraq is a refreshing break from this.
A substantial amount of the film shows Iraqis goofing off in front of the camera, as anyone would do when being filmed in an informal setting. This footage is the most revealing, reminding us that the Iraqs have a sense of humour and are human beings after all, something that is easy to forget when reading about the daily body count after each day's car bombing.
One must wonder at the objectivity of the film, however. The Iraqis shown are almost all pro-American, and despite the film being advertised as 'filmed and directed by the people of Iraq', this covers up the fact that the film has been edited and put together by non-Iraqis. The relatives of those Iraqis killed in air strikes or pro-Saddam Iraqis are noticeably absent from the film. Despite this, the film allows us to see life from the point of view of a long-suffering and long-misunderstood people.
A substantial amount of the film shows Iraqis goofing off in front of the camera, as anyone would do when being filmed in an informal setting. This footage is the most revealing, reminding us that the Iraqs have a sense of humour and are human beings after all, something that is easy to forget when reading about the daily body count after each day's car bombing.
One must wonder at the objectivity of the film, however. The Iraqis shown are almost all pro-American, and despite the film being advertised as 'filmed and directed by the people of Iraq', this covers up the fact that the film has been edited and put together by non-Iraqis. The relatives of those Iraqis killed in air strikes or pro-Saddam Iraqis are noticeably absent from the film. Despite this, the film allows us to see life from the point of view of a long-suffering and long-misunderstood people.
The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello is absolutely amazing, and deserves a huge audience.
The film is set in a world that resembles Victorian England, but different, in that giant mechanical airships are the main mode of transport. Jasper Morello is a navigator who undertakes a dangerous expedition into uncharted territory in order to escape from his plague-addled city. The film has a Jules Verne-like sense of wonder and imagination that is irresistibly appealing.
The distinctive look of 'Jasper Morello' deserves the many accolades which will definitely follow in due course. The characters are rendered in layers of silhouettes, a look which must be seen to be fully appreciated. The design of the airships and of the world in which they float in is masterful.
The combination of Victorian-era story and cutting-edge animation makes for an extremely enjoyable film, one that should be seen by both children and adults.
The film is set in a world that resembles Victorian England, but different, in that giant mechanical airships are the main mode of transport. Jasper Morello is a navigator who undertakes a dangerous expedition into uncharted territory in order to escape from his plague-addled city. The film has a Jules Verne-like sense of wonder and imagination that is irresistibly appealing.
The distinctive look of 'Jasper Morello' deserves the many accolades which will definitely follow in due course. The characters are rendered in layers of silhouettes, a look which must be seen to be fully appreciated. The design of the airships and of the world in which they float in is masterful.
The combination of Victorian-era story and cutting-edge animation makes for an extremely enjoyable film, one that should be seen by both children and adults.
