Contemporary International Art Cinema
FILM 350
Spring 2020
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| Certificates: Civic Engagement, Civic Engagement Minor |
What exactly defines an "art" film or filmmaker? How do art house filmmakers situate themselves in relation to mainstream filmmaking and within the global film market? This course addresses these and other questions as it examines the aesthetics and industry of contemporary international art cinema. The class will explore the historical construction of art cinema; its institutional, cultural, and economic support structures; and the status of art cinema today. Featured directors may include Pedro Almodovar, Roy Andersson, Leos Carax, Alan Clarke, Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Terence Davies, Claire Denis, Jaco van Dormael, Jia Zhang-ke, Aki Kaurismaki, Abbas Kiarostami, Samira Makhmalbaf, Steve McQueen, Cristian Mungiu, Laszlo Nemes, Corneliu Porumboiu, Carlos Reygades, Abderrahmane Sissako, Thomas Vinterberg, Edward Yang, and Andrey Zvyagintsev. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: FILM304 OR FILM307 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings on Moodle
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment will be based on attendance and participation in discussion, short writing exercises, a group presentation, an analytical paper (8p.), and a research paper (10p.). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance at all screenings and classes is mandatory. Students interested in the course should contact the professor ASAP during the fall semester. |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-04:40PM; Location: AWKS010; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 19 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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