RUSS B110 - Soviet and East European Cinema of the 1960s:War,Politics and Gender Conflicts

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

T.Harte This course examines Soviet and Eastern European "New Wave" cinema of the 1960s, which broke new ground in world cinema through its treatment of war, politics, and aesthetics. Films from the Czechoslovakia, Poland, Soviet Union, and Yugoslavia to be viewed and analyzed include Milos Foreman's Love of a Blonde, Dushn Makavejev's W. R. Mysteries of the Organism, Andrej Tarkovsky's Adrei Rublev, and Andrzej Wajda's Ashes and Diamonds. Readings on introductory film theory, film history, and the biographies of individual directors will also be discussed. All films will be shown with subtitles; no knowledge of Russian or previous study of film required. Not offered in 2008-09.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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