Movies and TvShows featuring "orientalism" theme.

In ancient Egypt, Imhotep engages in an affair with Pharaoh Seti's mistress. When they are caught, Imhotep is mummified alive, cursed to become immortal. In 1923, Rick O'Connell and Evelyn Carnahan lead an expedition to find the lost city of Hamunaptra, where Imhotep is buried. They accidentally awaken Imhotep, who seeks to resurrect his lost love. As they face plagues and battles, they must find a way to stop Imhotep before he brings destruction upon the Earth.

In Piccadilly, the story revolves around a murder that takes place in a London nightclub. The murder of an Asian woman leads to a trial where jealousy, revenge, and passion are revealed. The plot showcases the complexities of relationships and the dark side of the nightclub scene in London. With a captivating storyline, the film explores themes of love, betrayal, and racial segregation.

Edward Said: The Last Interview is a captivating documentary that delves into the life, thoughts, and legacy of the renowned Palestinian-American intellectual, Edward Said. Through a captivating series of interviews, Said reflects on his illness, shares his perspectives on politics, and explores the concept of Orientalism. The documentary also touches upon the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, providing valuable insights into this complicated issue. A must-watch for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Said's influential work.

Omar and his friend, Ali, returning to Moorish Granada after several years in the Middle East, discover that an evil usurper is now in power. With the help of a female genie, Omar sets about restoring freedom and justice.

Edward Said's book Orientalism has been profoundly influential in a diverse range of disciplines since its publication in 1978. In this engaging and lavishly illustrated interview he talks about the context within which the book was conceived, its main themes, and how its original thesis relates to the contemporary understanding of "the Orient" as represented in the mass media. "That's the power of the discourse of Orientalism. If you're thinking about people and Islam, and about that part of the world, those are the words you constantly have to use. To think past it, to go beyond it, not to use it, is virtually impossible, because there is no knowledge that isn't codified in this way about that part of the world." -Edward Said

A beautiful cabaret dancer inspires composer Rimsky-Korsakov.

An old man about to die gives all his fortune to a young beggar he meets in an Arabian town. He takes him to his house (now the poor man's property) and he strongly advises him not to open one of the doors, the seventh door. "I could throw the key into the sea" says the young lad" No use, you'd dive to get it back". The young man is curious and he cannot resist temptation: he opens the forbidden door. A strange world is waiting for him where a girl, Leila, will be his guide .

Arab Camera (1987) is a captivating documentary that explores the intricacies and realities of filmmaking in the Arab world. It delves into the artistry, struggles, and triumphs of Arab filmmakers, shedding light on the unique challenges they face. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the film showcases the vibrant and diverse Arab film industry, highlighting its contributions to cinema and its impact on society. It provides an insightful and thought-provoking journey into the world of Arab filmmaking.

A wizard summons Ali Baba to transport a sacred crown to a nearby country. An evil ruler has taken over the land, and the crown is needed to free the people from his influence.

An emir wants revenge on a secretary who posed as a rival to a beautiful woman. He holds in his palace which refers to himself as a trap, the wife of the secretary, and thinks of becoming her lover. The charm and nobility of the young woman end up softening the emir. He bows, returns her to her husband, and forgives the beauty.

Orientalism is a literary and artistic movement born in Western Europe in the 18th century. Through its scale and popularity, throughout the 19th century, it marked the interest and curiosity of artists and writers for the countries of the West (the Maghreb) or the Levant (the Middle East). Orientalism was born from the fascination of the Ottoman Empire and followed its slow disintegration and the progression of European colonizations. This exotic trend is associated with all the artistic movements of the 19th century, academic, romantic, realistic or even impressionist. It is present in architecture, music, painting, literature, poetry... Picturesque aesthetics, confusing styles, civilizations and eras, orientalism has created numerous clichés and clichés that we still find today in literature or cinema.

Born on March 25, 1840, Gustave Guillaumet discovered Algeria by chance when he was about to embark for Italy. Over the course of his ten or eleven trips and extended stays, he established a familiarity with this space. Traveling through the different regions from north to south, he never ceases to note the differences. He is also the first artist, apart from Delacroix's Women of Algiers, to penetrate into female interiors and reveal the reality, far removed from the harem fantasies that reigned in his time. Fascinated by the country, its deserts and its inhabitants , going so far as to live like the Algerians, Gustave Guillaumet devoted his life and his painting to this country, breaking with the colorful and exotic representations of the time. The painting The Famine in Algeria, restored thanks to exceptional fundraising, was dictated by the events of the years 1865-1868, and well illustrates his knowledge of the country, in a manner that is at once demanding, sensitive and serious.

A reflection on tourism assembled out of amateur videos filmed by tourists during their trips.

Inspired by Lord Byron’s epic poem, this jewel of the repertoire boasts a lavish production complete with a shipwreck, pirates, and some of ballet’s most renowned scenes.

Its main focus is on the plight of the Palestinians which can be seen as the most enduring residue of the modern encounter between the Arabs and the West. Edward Said traces the course of European involvement with the Near East via the Crusades to Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and the French and English entrepreneurs, adventurers and empire builders who came in his wake.

This film documents Kutlug Ataman's artistic production in a retrospective approach and elucidates his works with his own words and with commentaries by curators, art institution directors, art historians and critics who are familiar with his production through close collaboration, to witness the construction of an impressive artistic production spanning 15 years. The film also includes the excerpts from the artworks and the installation footages of their realization.

Seekers of Oblivion explores the exciting life and adventures of Isabelle Eberhardt. Born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1877, Isabelle left Europe for North Africa at a young age. While there, she consorted with tramps, prostitutes, soldiers, murderers and thieves, at times masquerading as a man in orde.

Exiles: Edward Said is a documentary that explores the life and work of Edward Said, a Palestinian intellectual and activist. The film delves into Said's experiences of exile, his critique of Orientalism, and his involvement in the Palestinian struggle against Zionism.