Whenever I watch movies from other countries, I think about how similar people really are all around the world. Even though the cultures and languages in those movies are different from mine, people all around the world are alike in their goals and emotions.
One time, I saw a movie that was made in China that showed parents helping their children with their homework. My parents used to help me the same way. Another time I saw a movie from Argentina. It showed school children playing hide and seek, which is a game I used to play with my friends during school recess. Seeing those films showed me that education is a common goal in every country. Parents want their children to learn so that their lives will improve. It also showed me that children in schools everywhere want to play with their friends. Sometimes the games are similar to ours and sometimes they’re different. Still, children all have the common purpose of having fun and learning to work together.
Earning a living is another common goal. I’ve often seen that in movies about other countries. In some countries, people choose their careers based on what they like and what they are good at. In other countries, careers are chosen for them based on the traditions in their families. But in every country, it seems that people care a great deal about earning a living and that working hard is respected.
Showing people having fun together is always shown to be important part in movies. People want to be entertained and want to spend time with their families and friends. Different cultures sometimes enjoy different activities, but all cultures enjoy some form of sports, music, and dancing.
The movies I’ve seen make it clear to me that no matter the cultural differences between countries, people everywhere have the same basic needs and goals.
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