Contemporary Latin American Cinema

Catalog description

This course is a discussion-intensive, interdisciplinary class that will cover ideas, events and aesthetics that have shaped the modern and contemporary Latin American film production. A selection of the most significant works by major filmmakers will be studied in the context of historical and socio-political developments from 1950’s to the present time. Through an examination of relevant films, the course will present an overview of the historical themes and cultural tensions arising in Latin America during the last 70 years. Satisfies Area III for the major in Hispanic Studies. Counts towards the Film & Media Studies as well as Latin American Studies. Satisfies the Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies Post 1800 requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Spanish 260 or 271 or their equivalents.