Contemporary International Art Cinema
FILM 350
Fall 2007
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This advanced seminar explores the aesthetics and industry of contemporary international art cinema. The class will research the historical construction of art cinema, its institutional and cultural support structures, and the status of art cinema today. The primary focus of the class will be cross-cultural comparative analysis within the contexts of neoformalism and authorship study. Featured directors will include Lars von Trier, Alan Clarke, Theo Angelopoulos, Aki Kaurismaki, Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Moshen Makhmalbaf, Abbas Kiarostami, Jafar Panahi, Wong Kar-wai, Jia Zhang-ke, Hou Hsiao-hsien, Tsai Ming-liang, Terence Davies, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Pedro Almodovar, Agnes Varda, Leos Carax, and others. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| 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 Major Requirement for: (FILM-MN)(FILM) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Reading Packet
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment will be based on class participation, a group presentation, one short (5-6 p.) and two long (10-12 p.) papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Prerequisites: (FILM310 AND FILM304)
Attendance is required at all class sessions and one extra screening per week. Course Fee: $60.00. Film majors only. |
| Instructor(s): Dombrowski,Lisa A. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-04:30PM; Location: CFS100; |
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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