Film History: Women & Nonbinary Filmmakers

Catalog description

Women and nonbinary directors have made significant contributions to the art of filmmaking throughout cinema history. These contributions have largely been neglected as feminist film scholars work to correct the historical record. In this course, students will study the history of women and nonbinary film directors from the silent era to the present. Students will examine how film history is continually being written, and how the historical record continues to be influenced by cultural, economic and societal factors. Additionally, the course will explore how nationality, race, class, sexuality and gender intersect with the revision of film history and film reception. Students will engage with a wide range of filmmakers, from overlooked pioneers to celebrated contemporary directors, including rare and historically significant works.