FR 329 - The History,Theory,and Practice of French Cinema

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to the history, criticism, and theory of French film making from its origins at the turn of the 20th century to the present day. We begin with a brief "ecohistory"of the French film industry and then trace the various movements or schools, styles, and trends in French cinema and the major directors and films associated with them. "Primitive cinema," the avant-garde, poetic realism,the New Wave, the political cinema of the 60s and 70s, the "heritage films," postcolonial cinema, films by ethnicminorities, and postmodern thrillers are examined. The films discussed, which include masterpieces and landmarks of the French film canon as well as popular classics and important contemporary films, are explored in terms of genres, styles, and historical/social periods, definitions of national cinema, ideology, and ethnic and gender issues. Prerequisite: FR 306 or consent.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.