Spanish Cinema and Literature: The Postmodern Cinema of Pedro Almodovar

Spanish film has experienced a total renewal after Franco's death. In this course we will analyze recent developments in Spanish film paying special attention to the way film directors have exploited a very rich and well established literary tradition from Luis G. Berlanga, and Carlos Saura, to Víctor Erice and Pedro Almodóvar. Prerequisite: HISP 0600 or placement: SAT II scores of over 750, 5 in AP Literature or 551 and over in the Brown Placement Exam.