Brazil. Cult. Through Films

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course examines twentieth- and twenty-first century cinema produced in Brazil, from the influential Cinema Novo in the 1950s to contemporary filmmaking. It is designed to provide a panoramic understanding of the Brazilian culture and society through films, focusing on themes such as expressions of national and regional identity, internal and external migration, trans-Atlantic relations, as well as the representation of gender, class, and race. Students will be able to reflect about cultural diversity within the Brazilian historical context as a means to establish relations with the world scenario. Texts and discussions aim at developing students’ oral and written skills. Readings will be in Portuguese and English.