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RUSS 301(F) Russian and Soviet Film
Called "the most important of all the arts" by Lenin, cinema has played a crucial role in Russian culture throughout the twentieth century. In this course, we will study the greatest works of Russian cinema, works that not only reflect but also helped to shape Russia's turbulent history during the twentieth century. Our viewing will include a wide variety of cinematic genres, as well as Russia's most influential film directors, such as Sergei Eisenstein, Dziga Vertov, Andrei Tarkovskii, and Nikita Mikhalkov. As part of our effort to understand Russian films in their own context, we will read ground-breaking texts on Russian cinematic theory, critical responses to directors and their films, as well as historical examinations of the development of Russian film. Primary course readings will be in Russian, with some secondary readings in English. Class sessions will be conducted entirely in Russian. Format: seminar. Requirements: active class participation, regular short written assignments, regular class presentations, and a final research project. Prerequisites: Russian 202 or the permission of the instructor. No enrollment limit (expected: 3-5). CASSIDAY |
