German & Muratova: Auteur Cinema in Mainstream Soviet Culture

This course will explore the cinematic art, technique, and style of Aleksei German and Kira Muratova. In analyzing their films, which were outside of the mainstream, students will discover advancements in film aesthetics and techniques in the broader context of the continuous evolution of cinematic art and Soviet culture at large. The course incorporates readings of criticism, as well as detailed analyses and discussion of the cinematic works with two film screenings weekly.