Passion And Obsession: Film Analysis

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When does a passion become an obsession? Passion and obsession are created inside and show in outward activity or interest, which can give reason and guidance. Passions and obsessions when clashed cause individuals to go out on a limb, and venture outside of traditional standards to accomplish what they want. In particular, passion and obsession consumes inside us regardless of outward consolation or intrinsic rewards. This can prompt what society sees to be subversive or defiant conduct, driving individuals to the edges of association. This can all be exemplified in the film titled “The Kindergarten Teacher” which portrays a woman named Nira whose passion turns into an obsession with one of her 5-year-old student named Yoav who appears to …show more content…
Mona, the Syrian Bride, whom is the main character, but yet the storyline is significantly more than about her wedding. Her character assumes an essential part in entwining the real topics of the film that are portrayed through the movies numerous subplots and characters. Every individual from her profoundly broken family has an essential part to play in entwining the expansive subjects that make up the storyline of the film. Mona, the hero is good to go to wed a Syrian actor. Her sister Amal is a free energetic lady stuck in a troubled marriage with her preservationist spouse whom she conflicts with, due to him disliking her choice to wear jeans and desires to purse her education. Despite her defiant nature and current viewpoint she faces extreme obstructions from her him with regards to achieving her goals. Her spouse clearly disappointed by her strong identity is appeared to be most stressed over his stature in their male dominated culture for being incapable of controlling his partner. Her oldest brother, Hattem and his Russian spouse Evelyna are frowned upon. Marwan's, notoriety of being a flirt and shady business bargains are effectively praised and aren’t eschewed by society regardless of the things he has done, yet Hattem is seen as an embarrassment just on the grounds that he wedded a nonnative Russian. His spouse is given no regard for her ability as a doctor in Russia. Rather, the villagers disparage her for not knowing how to slice tomatoes. In the film “Fill the Void,” Shira is at the mercy of society of because she wants to please her family. To not be repetitive, the mother of Shira hears that Yochai is going to get married in Belgium. He too faces pressure from his community to get remarried. Perplexed that she will be denied of her baby grandson, she turns to her youngest daughter, Shira. Shira is at odds. She

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