Edward Said - Orientalism

We've had some very good discussions on Edward Said's Orientalism and the different representations of East and West. Your task to finish this topic is to answer two questions on the opening of Yasmin (2004). The clip is available on YouTube:

The questions you need to answer are difficult and there are no right or wrong answers. In fact, you could argue both sides depending on what part of the clip you choose. Please answer the following two questions in mini-essay format:

1. Does the opening of Yasmin offer a positive or negative representation of British Muslims?
2. To what extent does the opening of Yasmin reinforce or challenge Said’s theory of Orientalism – that the west is superior to the exotic or dangerous east?

Due: Monday 14 October