My wish: A global day of film - Jehane Noujaim

The speaker discusses the power of film and photography in bridging cultural gaps and promoting understanding. She shares personal experiences, including an exchange student story and her work in a garbage-collecting village. The talk highlights the role of media in war coverage and proposes a global day of cinema to connect people worldwide through film.

What was the speaker's childhood wish when asked about a genie granting one wish?

• To become famous

• To travel the world

• To have the wisdom to know what to wish for

• To have unlimited wealth

What was the speaker's mother's role in her understanding of cultural exchange?

• She was a diplomat

• She hosted an exchange student

• She was a travel agent

• She was a language teacher

What realization did the speaker have after visiting the garbage-collecting village in Egypt?

• The importance of wealth

• The significance of learning new languages

• The power of photography to tell stories

• The need for more exchange programs

What motivated the speaker to create a documentary about the Iraq war?

• To promote tourism in the Middle East

• To explore the media's one-sided portrayal

• To document military strategies

• To support the US government

How did audiences in the Arab world react to the documentary film?

• They were indifferent

• They demanded a sequel

• They wanted to meet the film's characters

• They criticized the film's accuracy

What was a significant reaction from American audiences after watching the documentary?

• They dismissed the film as propaganda

• They felt a need to change policies

• They were confused by the film

• They wanted to travel to the Middle East

What is the main goal of Pangea Cinema Day?

• To showcase Hollywood films

• To promote local filmmakers

• To connect people globally through film

• To raise funds for charity

What does the speaker hope to achieve with Pangea Cinema Day?

• A new film festival

• A movement towards mutual understanding

• A global film competition

• A platform for commercial films

What historical concept does the speaker use to name the global film day?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• Pangea

What is the speaker's ultimate wish for the power of film?

• To win international awards

• To create a global film industry

• To entertain audiences

• To touch hearts and souls worldwide