German Cinema: a Century in Motion

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Introduction to German Cinema aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the history of German film and cinema from its early beginnings at the end of the 19th century to the present. While studying representative films from the German tradition students will explore issues related to film as an artistic medium which has had a profound impact on Germany's culture. We will explore 20th and 21st century German identity, culture, cultural memory, history and politics through the vehicle of film.