This afternoon I was able to go see an international film in Arabic. What a cool experience. I always love being able to see other people from around the world and their ways of life. This film was made in Jordan and it was so interesting to see how people live their lives there. It is always such an experience to travel or even see different places of the world, because it opens my eyes to this great big world we live in. However, it is hard to see others struggling just to get by from each day to the next because when I take a look at my life, my challenges are very minuscule in comparison. While I was watching this film, I kept reflecting on my own life and how I sometimes take things for granted. I was humbled as I walked out of the film and realized how fortunate and blessed I am to be here, going to school, working, spending time with family and friends, etc. I am very blessed and sometimes it takes something as simple as an international film to make me realize that.
I think that it is wonderful that BYU offers so many international films to watch because it gives anyone the opportunity to view media from different places around the world. For a few hours you are able to escape, to what seems like another world, and enjoy cinematic masterpieces from far away. If you haven't done it, I would highly recommend taking the time to go enjoy one of these films. They are great, and who knows what you will learn :)
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