FILM HISTORY TO 1950

Catalog description

History of World Cinema from its beginnings until the 1950s. Focus on the technical and creative development of the cinematic processes with special attention dedicated to the pioneer technology of the United States and France during the end of the 19th century. Study of the national film schools ranging from German Expressionism, Soviet Formalism, and Italian Neorealism. Study of Classical Hollywood including the development of sound cinema and genres like Film Noir, the Musical and the Western.