电影中的跨文化赏析.ppt

1、电影中的跨文化赏析,-安娜与国王,Brief Introduction of Thailand,A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. (

2、君主立宪制)。,Map of Thailand,Pictures of Thailand,Five Dimensions of Culture,Individualism cultures week in uncertainty avoidance are contemplative, less aggressive, unemotional, relaxed, accepting personal risks, and relatively tolerant.,Film Analysis,Act I: Privacy Act II: Equality Act III Family & Mar

3、riage Act IV From Conflict - Mutual understanding,Key points,Siam (the ancient name of Thailand) is Buddhistic country Womens status in Siam. Different ways to show politeness between western people and eastern people. Equality (平等)advocated(崇尚) by western people. From which scenes can you realize t

4、hat western people advocate equality? The attitude of King Mongkut toward his family.,Memorable Quotes,King Mongkut: I have never danced with a schoolteacher before. Anna Leonowens: Nor I with a king. Prince Chulalongkorn: It is always surprising how small a part of life is taken up by meaningful mo

5、ments. Most often theyre over before they start even though they cast a light on the future and make the person who originated them unforgettable.,Memorable Quotes,King Mongkut: When a woman who has much to say says nothing, her silence can be deafening. Louis Leonowens: Mother, whats a concubine? A

6、nna Leonowens: Life is precious, especially when youre a Christian and only allowed one.,Memorable Quotes,Prince Chulalongkorn: Son of teacher forgets that I am son of King. Louis Leonowens: Son of teacher couldnt care less. Anna Leonowens: Louis. Louis Leonowens: Im sorry Mother, but he started it.

7、 Prince Chulalongkorn: In my country, man never tell a woman he is sorry. If you had father, you would know this.,Memorable Quotes,Louis Leonowens: You dont have a father, you have a map. Louis pushes the prince Prince Chulalongkorn: It is forbidden to touch royalty. Louis Leonowens: I didnt touch y

8、ou- I shoved you. Why dont you get one of your servants to shove me back?,Memorable Quotes,Louis: Moonshee, why does the king have so many wives? Moonshee: That is an excellent question. For your mother Tuptim: If love was a choice, who would ever choose such exquisite pain?,Memorable Quotes,Tuptim: I remember my first rice festival. People come from everywhere to