Directorial Style: Classic American Film Comedy
FILM 314
Spring 2021 not offered
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This course examines the personal style (both formal and narrative) of various American film directors and personalities in the comic tradition. The class will discuss the overall world view, the directorial style, and the differing functions of humor in films of each director and/or personality--Keaton, Lubitsch, Capra, Hawks, Tashlin, Blake Edwards, Billy Wilder, Jerry Lewis, and others--covering the silent era through the early 1960s. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: FILM304 AND FILM307 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(FILM-MN)(FILM) |
Major Readings:
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm, final exam, major paper and oral presentation. Biweekly screenings. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Film majors only. Enrollment limited to 24. Permission of the instructor required. Biweekly screenings plus extra required screenings as arranged. |
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