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According to Boreth Ly, the scene in One Night After the War where Savannah and Srei Peouv dance tenderly mirror the dance of Hanuman and Savanmacha from Cambodia's folk narrative, the Reamker.Recall and describe this dance scene – what was the dance like? How do you think the scene characterizes ideal masculinity and femininity in action? And how does it relate to the overall theme of gender upheaval in Cambodia? Your discussion should go beyond the prescribed readings. [1,000 words; 20 marks]TASK 2In Singapore GaGa, avant-garde pianist, Margaret Leng Tan, performs a piece of composition which alludes to her memories of the noodle-vendor from her childhood years in Singapore.What do you think is the significance of this performance/allusion taken in the context of Margaret Leng Tan now being "world-renowned" and a "New Yorker"? Also, how does it relate to the story of Singapore captured by Tan Pin Pin? Your discussion should go beyond the prescribed readings. [1,000 words; 20 marks]TASK 3What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of Red Saga in effectively communicating a political message, considering that it is an "experimental" film? What is its message, and how does it relate to the Philippines, it at all?Be sure to refer to and describe specific scenes or images in the film to support your argument. Your discussion should go beyond the prescribed readings.