SPANLIT 193 - The Cinema of Pedro Almodóvar

Institution:

Stanford University

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The evolution of Spain's most recognizable director from marginal, transgressive amateur cinema to polished visual style. The deliberate blurring of frontiers between mass and high culture; his use of metafilmic allusions and attention to sexuality, extreme experiences, and marginal characters. From his early work to recent awardwinning films. Prerequisite: spoken Spanish. GER:DB-Hum 3-5 units, Aut (Ballo, J)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stanford.edu/

Phone Number:

(650) 723-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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