Fauda television series and the turning of asymmetrical conflict into television entertainment
| Autor: | Nahuel Ribke |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
Sociology and Political Science
010405 organic chemistry Communication 05 social sciences Television series Media studies 050801 communication & media studies 01 natural sciences Public attention 0104 chemical sciences Entertainment 0508 media and communications Action (philosophy) Political science Drama |
| Zdroj: | Media, Culture & Society. 41:1245-1260 |
| ISSN: | 1460-3675 0163-4437 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0163443718823142 |
| Popis: | Since its release in February 2015, television drama/action series Fauda has attracted enormous public attention and debate, first in Israel and then abroad, following its global release on Netflix. The story of an Israeli undercover unit chasing an infamous Palestinian terrorist, the series was praised for its ‘realistic’ depiction of the conflict and empathetic portrayal of the opposing sides, as well as for the frenetic rhythm and suspense of the plot. On the other hand, the series has faced criticism for downplaying and obscuring the realities of the Israeli occupation, focusing on a cat and mouse thriller rather than the hardships incurred by a civilian population under military control. Based on a qualitative analysis of media coverage in Israel and abroad, this article analyzes the complex relationship between an ongoing asymmetrical conflict and its representation in fictional television entertainment. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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