Casablanca - Setting 0.0 / 5 ? Film StudiesCasablancaASNone Created by: ruyter.s12Created on: 06-11-17 13:02 Casablanca the City A voiceover explains the significance of the city of Casablanca French-ruled Morocco During World War II, many people wanted to escape Europe America Lisbon Portugal refugee path from Casablanca to Portugal 1 of 4 Historical Context 1943: Churchill and Roosevelt meet in Casablanca 2 of 4 Cultural Context War, power and politics Casablanca "waiting point" before they can get other places French, Germans and Americans Culture: shooting in the streets escaped prisoners murder people on the run secret meetings black market 3 of 4 Political Importance 1943: Churchill and Roosevelt meet in Casablanca pre-Pearl Harbour US involvement Vicky government took power in France 1940-44 agreement between Nazis + Vicky --> result: partition of France Vicky government was loyal to the Nazis France paid costs of German troops many saw this as betrayal many joined the French Resistance 4 of 4
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