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Nicholas Ray and Robert Bresson
FILM 461
Fall 2024
Section: 01  

Nicholas Ray and Robert Bresson are two master filmmakers who had opposite cinematic approaches to express their deep spiritual struggles. We are going to compare these two seekers as a way to deepen our understanding of directorial style.

This course is taught in the Basinger tradition of combining filmmaking with film watching. It is taught by a writer/director and is a particularly good course for those interested in screenwriting and/or directing, but all cinephiles are welcome. Assignments will be screenplays, leading a discussion, acting, and shooting exercises.

The course is designed for majors but will consider sophomores who have completed 304 and 307. Assignments are screenplays and the course will not be covering basic screenwriting format, so some coursework or familiarity with screenwriting is recommended.

Class will consist of two screenings a week with lecture and discussion.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA FILM
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: FILM307 AND FILM304
Fulfills a Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

Last Updated on OCT-14-2024
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