The Shadow of the West

The Shadow of the West

1986
50min

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.

The Shadow of the West

Storyline

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.
    Released
    January 1986
    Runtime
    50min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Kufic Films B.V, Video Arts Television
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