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Visual Perspectives in ‘Battle for Haditha’

by Reina-Marie Loader | May 11, 2016 | Education, Film analysis, Human Rights | 0 Comments

This article considers how the visual construction of Nick Broomflied’s docudrama ‘Battle for Haditha’ questions the nature of contemporary warfare.

How does the visual style of ‘City of God’ draw attention to social realities in Brazil?

by Reina-Marie Loader | May 2, 2016 | Education, Film analysis, Human Rights, Resources, Student | 0 Comments

The following article about ‘City of God’ is part of a resource bundle aimed at helping students plan, structure and write a critically informed film essay.

How to Structure a Film Essay

by Cinema Humain | May 2, 2016 | Education, Planning and Productivity, Resources, Student | 0 Comments

This structure resource will help with formulating your thoughts onto a one-page document, ready to be transformed into a fully developed essay.

Writing a Film Essay: A Planning Guide

by Cinema Humain | Feb 4, 2016 | Education, Film analysis, Human Rights, Resources, Student | 2 Comments

This resource is specifically designed for film students required to closely analyse films based on a specific question set by your tutor/lecturer.

Ethics and the Documentary Filmmaker

by Reina-Marie Loader | Nov 25, 2015 | Africa, Education, Environment, Film analysis, Human Rights, Trafficking, Wildlife | 0 Comments

This article addresses some of the ethical considerations affecting the documentary filmmaker dealing with issues of conservation.

How the Camera turns into a Weapon

by Cinema Humain | Nov 11, 2015 | Film analysis, Human Rights, Student | 0 Comments

A student’s view: What role does the media play during wars and conflicts? Do the horrifying pictures have any impact on viewers located far away from the recorded conflicts?

Thoughts on the History of Human Rights

by Kees van den Brom | Nov 4, 2015 | Education, Human Rights | 2 Comments

A brief overview the historical development of the human rights within popular consciousness.

“Jesus, we’re supposed to be here to help these people!”

by Cinema Humain | Oct 14, 2015 | Film analysis, Human Rights, Student | 0 Comments

A student’s view: Marlene Wagner (University of Vienna) considers De Palma’s ‘Casualties of War’ as a story without heroes or winners.

Why purpose-driven businesses are our future

by Reina-Marie Loader | Aug 21, 2015 | Business, Education | 0 Comments

Is it possible to trade, create and live in a way that honestly considers the rights of others? Purpose-driven business may just show us how.

Human Rights: Thoughts on their Authority and Limits

by Kees van den Brom | Aug 11, 2015 | Education, Human Rights | 0 Comments

How can one define human rights and do they carry any value? Kees van der Brom briefly considers this complex set of questions.

The Triangularity of Practice-as-Research (PAR)

by Reina-Marie Loader | Aug 4, 2015 | Education, Film analysis | 0 Comments

Thoughts on the challenges facing a practice-based researcher in film.

‘Cinema of the Dark side: Atrocity and the Ethics of Film Spectatorship’ by Shohini Chaudhuri

by Reina-Marie Loader | Aug 3, 2015 | Education, Film analysis, Human Rights, Reviews | 2 Comments

A review of Chaudhuri’s exciting contribution to the human rights cinema canon.

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