South African Director Says Movies Help Build Empathy Around the World 🎥🌍
Hey there! Have you ever watched a movie that made you feel like you understood someone else’s life a little better? Well, South African filmmaker Jahmil X. T. Qubeka thinks that’s one of the coolest things about movies!
In a recent chat, Jahmil shared how he’s been working with directors from countries like Brazil, Russia, India, and China. 🌎 He believes that when people from different places make movies together, it helps everyone see the world through new eyes.
“Movies aren’t just for fun,” he says. “They help us connect with each other and understand how people live in other parts of the world.”
Isn’t that amazing? The next time you watch a film, think about how it might be showing you someone else’s story, and maybe helping you feel what they feel. That’s what empathy is all about—understanding and sharing the feelings of others!
So grab some popcorn 🍿, and maybe pick a movie from a country you’ve never visited. Who knows what you might learn or how it might make you feel?
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South African director Jahmil X. T. Qubeka: 'Film builds empathy'
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