In his film witness peter weir criticizes aspects of modern society by contrasting it to the world of the Amish. Discuss the statement with close reference to the film The film Witness‚ directed by Peter Weir portrays the concept of cultural differences between the Amish and the outside world. Critical aspects of modern society (American society) are shown in various film techniques. Weir demonstrates aspects of the close study of text by using symbols‚ characterization‚ setting and diegetic
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Rumspringa is a Pennsylvanian Dutch term the Amish use for the German word “raum”‚ which translates to “running around outside the bounds” . Rumspringa is practiced on Christian Amish settlements and is a period of time when some unbaptized Amish teenagers usually around the ages of sixteen to nineteen years old‚ leave their Amish communities temporarily‚ to explore “The real world”.Rumspringa consists of teenagers dressing in “English” style clothing‚ for example jeans and T-shirts ‚ going
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The Amish event “Rumspringa” is literally translated as “running around”. It is a time when Amish adolescents‚ usually at the age of about 16‚ experience life outside of the Amish community and are allowed luxuries they would not otherwise be able to enjoy. There are something’s about Rumspringa you may not know. It starts with enjoying English lifestyles; experimentations‚ marriage and reversion. In a majority of instances‚ while being able to experience certain luxuries‚ children still have to
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that affects their relationship deeply. Their inability to conform to alternate societies is also a key factor that influences the effectiveness of their relationship‚ along with the fundamental values that underpin their lives. The clash between Amish pacifism and modern American societies attitude towards violence also affects their bond. These components have affected Rachel and John’s ability to have a long-lasting relationship. The clash of cultures is a significant component that results in
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contrasting the Amish culture with a modern Westernised society. Firstly‚ cultural clash is achieved through the contrast of setting. The panning shot of the countryside‚ depicting Amish farmhouses and barns‚ coupled with the free flowing soundtrack‚ depicts a peaceful agrarian community. This contrasts with the busy American city‚ with shops‚ modern style buildings and cars suggesting a highly industrialised society. Cultural clash is again achieved by comparing the community in the Amish world with
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Amish What would it be like if you had never watched television? What If you didn’t own a CD player? What would your home be like if you didn’t own a telephone? How would your parents go to work if they didn’t have a car? Welcome to the world of the Amish a people rich in history and culture! Who are the Amish? The Amish are a Christian religious group that stresses humility‚ family‚ community and separation from the rest of the world. The Amish came from Europe to the New World beginning
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story of an Amish family learn a lot about the ‘English world’‚ more than they wanted to know. The first theme I am going to talk about today is the differing cultures. In Witness huge differences exist between the Amish and modern ‘English’ society. These include dress‚ language‚ religion and lifestyle. The conflict between good and evil‚ individual and communal responsibility with both cultures emphasising adherence to prescribed codes to behaviour‚ dominate this film. The Amish have basic
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closely related to‚ but distinct from Mennonite churches. The Amish are known for their simple living‚ plain dress and the reluctance to adopt many conveniences of modern technology. The history of the Amish church began with schism in Switzerland within a group of Swiss and Alsatian Anabaptist in 1963 led by Jakob Ammaann those who followed Anmann became known as Amish.Family is virtually the most important social unit amongst the Amish with very large families of seven to ten children. Several generations
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Publishers. Bhugra‚ D.‚ & Becker‚ M. (2005). Migration‚ cultural bereavement and cultural identity. World Psychiatry. 4(1)‚ 18–24. Graham‚ L. & Cates‚ J. (2006). Health care and the sequestered cultures: a perspective from the old order Amish. Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health. 12(3)‚ 60-66.
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associated with remote African tribes. There are also other sects of the population where their youth enter a transitional phase that lasts from months or years‚ such as the Amish and the Aborigines. Their youth use this time as a period of learning to think and act as adults and for decision making about their future. Amish or plain people as they are also known migrated from Europe in search of religious freedom. They were originally part of the Mennonite religion and follow many of the same practices
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