Russian Film I

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course surveys Russian film from the Silent Era to "Thaw" (19000-1960s). Its goal is to develop students' knowledge of cinema in its historical and cultural context through critical watching, reading, thinking, and writing. The course will concentrate on the development of main genres and styles in Russian and official Soviet cinema, major directors and styles. Full versions of films will be screened each Monday night. later in the week they will be followed by a lecture, discussion, and viewing additional short clips. CROSSLISTED: THEA 2336.03, FILM 2336.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Discussion