1. the assasination scene
as it is shown at the beginning AND at the end of the movie it is obviously a very significant scene in the movie
- when I was watching the scene for the first time I was less shocked compared to the second time, I think it was like that because people nowadays are already used to violence and crime shown in movies and therefore it can no longer frighten people, but when the assasination scene occured a second time I could sympathise with the old man, the movie made be feel involved in his life and it just seemed unjust that Gandhi who always struggled for non-violence and peace should become a victim of violence
2. the scene in the train in South Africa
the scene shows the young Gandhi who is not very experienced with the treatment of non-whites in countries where the British rule, he seems to be rather naive when he insists to be sitting in the first class
> the scene gives im INITIATION, from that day on he was aware of the unjust conditions and realised that he wanted to change something, improve the living conditions for minorities
3. Gandhi’s first public meeting
his behaviour shows that he is not a great speaker yet, he still has to learn how to convince others but it also shows that his will is very strong as he doesn’t give up burning the pass laws even when he is physically hurt
4. tour of Gandhi’s ashram
the ashram is a miniature edition of Gandhi’s wishes for the whole world, all people are equal, there is no supression or injustice
5. second meeting about pass law
it shows how Gandhi has already gained the support of many Indians, he has improved his skills in convincing and motivating people to fight for their rights
6. Gandhi is visited by a farmer, travells through the country
the scene shows that Gandhi still has to learn a lot about his home country India as he has been away for a long time, the farmer is a symbol of the cruelty and the exploitation the British implant against the Indians, Gandhi is appalled when he travells through the country and sees the misery dominating the country, but the fact that so many people came to welcome him make him feel confident and strong enough to defy the British
7. the fasting scene
Gandhi is aware of the fact that he has started a huge movement, but now he has to discover that some people begin to act violent. Gandhi doesn’t want to lead a movement like that and wants to stop the riots going on in India and in his name. He fasts to crack the heads of the rioters and to change their mind’s about their attitude
gerritdust said,
June 19, 2008 @ 11:30 am
Hey Dorothee,
this is a great review of all the key scenes in the film. In my opinion, you chose the right scenes and explained very well whats going on.
I agree how you feel about the assasination scene. The second time it happens, you feel more involved in Ghandi’s life and notice the injustice that he was done, you even feel sorry for him.
greets Gerrit
Ricarda said,
June 19, 2008 @ 11:41 am
Hey Doro
I think your choice of key scenes from the movie is very good.
I now just want to comment on some of them:
I especially like the reason you mentioned for the assassination scene: Gandhi, struggeling for non-violence resistance, becomes a victim of violence. And I would also say that the scene must be very important as it’s shwon twice and builds a frame of the movie.
As you’ve maybe already seen, I’ve also chosen the train scene for the same reasons. The term “Initiation” fits very well.
I also agree with you in the choice of the hunger strike. Gandhi finds a non-violent way to stops the riots and to change the people’s minds – so he the goal of his life.
Greetings, Ricarda
Ricarda said,
June 19, 2008 @ 11:42 am
in the last sentence there is missing a “reaches”
dagnydust said,
June 19, 2008 @ 11:48 am
hey hey
Well done ,Dorothee
to be serious,you did a good job..another good job;)
you worked out all the scenes very well and the fit perfectly.
I agree with you concerning the assasination scene.you get more used to the happening and can concentrate on details.
to finish,with your key scenes,you get a part of the film
katharinadust said,
June 19, 2008 @ 11:55 am
Hi Doro,
I also agree with Gerrit and Ricarda concerning your choice of key scenes and I also mentioned some of them.
You choosed a lot scenes so maybe you could add how important the scenes are in your opinion because maybe if you add the second part it will be too much.
greetings Kaddl