The Shadow of the West (1983)
Edward Said, Professor of English & Comparative Literature at Columbia University, was one of the most prominent literary critics of the late 20th century and a leading spokesperson for the Palestinian cause in the US. In this episode, Said examines Western attitudes to the Arabs and finds their origins in the Crusades, Hollywood and European empire building. He sees the Palestinian fate as the result of years of Western interference. One of the ten episodes of The Arabs: A Living History.
Director: Geoff Dunlop
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Cast
- Edward Said - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Kufic Films B.V, Video Arts Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
israel, palestinian-israeli conflict, palestine, jerusalem, apartheid, occupying power, arab, orientalism, imperialism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shadow of the West about?
- Edward Said, Professor of English & Comparative Literature at Columbia University, was one of the most prominent literary critics of the late 20th century and a leading spokesperson for the Palestinian cause in the US. In this episode, Said examines Western attitudes to the Arabs and finds their origins in the Crusades, Hollywood and European empire building. He sees the Palestinian fate as the result of years of Western interference. One of the ten episodes of The Arabs: A Living History.
- Who directed The Shadow of the West?
- The Shadow of the West was directed by Geoff Dunlop.
- Who stars in The Shadow of the West?
- The Shadow of the West stars Edward Said.
- How long is The Shadow of the West?
- The Shadow of the West has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is The Shadow of the West?
- The Shadow of the West is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Shadow of the West produced?
- The Shadow of the West was produced in United Kingdom.