Orientalism and its Representation in Movies (original) (raw)

This paper explores the concept of orientalism as depicted in Western movies, drawing from foundational texts by Gerard Delanty, Edward Said, and Stuart Hall. It analyzes how the West has historically constructed its identity in relation to the East, emphasizing that this dichotomy is steeped in cultural representations that are often simplistic and misleading. The paper critiques films like 'Aladdin', 'Kundun', 'Seven Years in Tibet', and 'Mulan', arguing that these portrayals perpetuate an orientalist discourse that distorts the rich diversity of Eastern cultures.