Cultural exchange and interaction are priceless, if difficult. What are some of the practices and traditions you observed for the first time in this film?
Why do some situations lead an observer to think cultures are mutually exclusive? How can one reconcile competing expectations between different environments?
If this movie inspires you to explore culture, psychology, directors, or authors, the library can connect you with other films, novels, and research. The links below include print and ebooks (but you are invited to skim and read specific chapters) and remember Bobst can scan a small portion of a book, sometimes a chapter.