Generally, the films we have watched in this course attempt to faithfully portray the Holocaust experience. Inglourious Basterds, Europa Europa, and Life is Beautiful, by contrast, provide us to varying degrees with alternative realities. Select one of these films to focus on. In your final paper, provide an in-depth discussion of at least three differences in how the filmmakers and actors portray the Holocaust compared to what we have seen during the rest of this course. Based on our readings throughout the course, in what ways can we consider this account an alternative reality? What lessons do you think the makers of these alternative realities are trying to convey by depicting the Holocaust in this way? What is gained from engaging in fantasy? What is lost? Your 3-5 page paper should be double-spaced with 1 inch margins and Times New Roman 12 pt. font.
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