The New German Cinema
FILM 320
Fall 2020 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
GRST 253, GELT 253 |
This course will investigate the aesthetics, politics, and cultural context of the new German cinema. Having established a critical vocabulary, we will study the influence of Bertolt Brecht's theoretical writings on theater and film, ambivalent positions vis-à-vis the classic Hollywood cinema, issues of feminist filmmaking, and the thematic preoccupations peculiar to Germany, for example, left-wing terrorism and the Nazi past. Attendant materials will include literary sources, screenplays, and interviews. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GRST-MN)(GRST) |
Major Readings:
Films by: Fassbinder, Herzog, Alexander Kluge, Helke Sander, Schloendorff, Wim Wenders, and Tom Tykwer.
Literature: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, THE ANARCHY OF THE IMAGINATION
Werner Herzog, HERZOG ON HERZOG
Bertolt Brecht, BRECHT ON THEATER
Secondary Sources: James Monaco, HOW TO READ A FILM
Anton Kaes, FROM HITLER TO HEIMAT
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Examinations and Assignments:
One short essay (3-5 pages), midterm exam, research paper (8-10 pages). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
One screening per week on Tuesdays. On Thursdays the class will be divided into two discussion sections. Students with a knowledge of German or a background in film or literary studies are especially welcome. Course fee: $60. |
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