FILM 311 - Seminar in Contemporary Narrative Film

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Bard College

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Description:

An open-ended, investigative seminar on several prominent narrative filmmakers whose international reputation emerged within the last 25 years. Special emphasis is placed on those artists whose work presents a particular challenge to or innovation in narrative form. The list of screenings may be augmented or altered by current releases or student interest, but includes films by Jim Jarmusch, David Lynch, Abbas Kiarostami, Aleksandr Sokurov, Peggy Ahwesh, Claire Denis, GuyMaddin, Hou Hsaio-hsien,Michael Haneke, Lars von Trier, Peter Greenaway, and Chantal Akerman. Enrollment limited to Upper College students, with preference given to those with a background in film criticism and history.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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