Russian Film

Catalog description

This advanced-level seminar, taught in Russian, surveys the development of Soviet and Russian cinema within its historical context. It spans from silent classics and avant-garde to the recent productions reflecting Russia's economic and political transitions. Russian cinema is studied both as a reflection of sociopolitical trends and as an art form. The course covers key historical moments influencing cultural policy along with an analysis of how emotions and ideologies are conveyed through the language of film.