AMST 317 - Seminar.Film Noir

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Wellesley College

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Description:

Shetley A journey through the dark side of the American imagination. Where classic Hollywood filmmaking trades in uplift and happy endings, film noir inhabits a pessimistic, morally ambiguous universe. This course will explore the development of this alternative vision of the American experience, from its origins around the time of World War II, through the revival of the genre in the early 1970s, to its ongoing influence in contemporary cinema. We'll pay particular attention to noir 's redefinition of American cinematic style, and to its representations of mascu-linity and femininity. Films that may be studied include Howard Hawks ? The Big Slee p, Billy Wilder 's Double Indemni ty, Robert Altma n's The Long Good bye, Roman Polans ki's China town, and David Ly nch's Mulholland Drive. Students may register for ENG 363, AMST 317, or CAMS 345 and credit will be granted accord ingly. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Distribution: Arts, Music, Theatre, Film, Video Semester: Fall Unit:

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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