Third Cinema: People, Language, and Culture in Documentary Storytelling

Catalog description

Could you create compelling narratives with cultural resonance? Could you use film as a tool for understanding and cross-cultural dialogue? In a world looking for connection, this course brings you into the world of documentary filmmaking, exploring languages, cultures, and identity. You'll uncover echoes of lives and traditions, crafting compelling narratives mirroring intricate tapestries of language, identity, and shared history. You'll learn writing, shooting, and editing, weaving personal experiences into films. Amidst storytelling traditions, you'll explore representation, listening to stories from our communities, whispers and echoes from the past. Ongoing assessment, tied closely to a formal production process, culminating with a public screening; your documentaries should portray people's lives, reflect aspects of community, and engage with important social issues. Ideal for language, culture, and political discourse students, no prerequisites are needed. Skills will be imparted; success thrives in forging relationships, sharing ideas, and illuminating narratives that bridge cultures, unearthing shared human experiences. Course Website: http://kenner.dotsandspaces.uk/blog/courses/