Italian Cinema

Catalog description

From the realism of Rossellini and De Sica to the dream-like imagination of Fellini and Antonioni, this course aims to explore the Italian contribution to world cinema. Students will learn about major Italian directors from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, such as Blasetti, Scola, the Taviani brothers, Giordana and Ozpetek. The distinct national identity of Italian cinema will be emphasized, with reference to gender roles and female characters. Particular attention will be given to the new generation of directors. Conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of department. Formerly ITAL 2316.