Topics in French Cinema: Cinéma et le corps

3 Credits.

This course explores how French films have interrogated the body. We will ask how they have attempted to come to terms with human physicality, desire, and fragility--and with the ability of cinema itself to move spectators emotionally and even physically. Themes explored will include sexuality, gender identity and illness and disability. Conducted in French. Students will have the opportunity to progress in French oral expression and critical analysis. Screenings include works of Céline Sciamma, Michael Haneke, Agnès Varda, Jacques Audiard, and Alain Resnais.