Cinema and Socialism

1 Course Unit

Films from socialist countries are often labeled and dismissed as "propaganda" in Western democratic societies. This course complicates this simplistic view, arguing for the value in understanding the ties between socialist governments, the cinematic arts, and everything in between. We will examine films from past and present socialist countries such as the Soviet Union, China, North Korea, and Cuba, as well as films made with socialist aspirations. See the English Department's website at www.english.upenn.edu for a description of the current offerings. Not Offered Every Year Also Offered As: ARTH 3100, CIMS 3100, ENGL 2934, REES 3770 1 Course Unit