This week in Global Film Studies class we are going to be watching Mongolian Ping Pong. Apparently this film is centered around a little mongolian boy who comes across a ping pong ball, and decides to journey to find its origins. One thing that I love about these foreign films so far is that the main idea's are nothing close to "cookie-cutter". They are original, creative prompts that one would never expect to see in a movie. I was slightly skeptical about "The Weeping Camel" because I did not believe the plot could hold strong throughout the entirety of the film. Let's just say I know better this time. I admit the plot seems lacking and simple, but that's part of what makes the film unique, different, and in it's own way, interesting. The last Mongolian film I saw was excellent in my opinion, so I certainly have high expectations for the upcoming masterpiece.
You know, you can learn a lot about a film even before viewing any of its content. I like to briefly analyze the cover image out of curiosity and for the purpose of knowing what to expect. The Mongolian scenery is truly breathtaking and spectacular, and it appears as though modern civilization hasn't interfered at all. The setting looks to be the countryside, where there would be absolutely no running water or electricity. The grassland would be home to many animals, and I assume children would be forced into developing strong creativity to pass the time.That's all I have to say for now, but stay tuned for my reflection on Mongolian Ping Pong after I have seen the film!
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