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ITAL 6674

Best of Italian Cinema

The Best of Italian Cinema in the new Millennium

The objective of this course is to gain a better understanding of the cultural and social developments that have shaped contemporary Italian life, seen through twelve compelling films. This survey will also study how new Italian Cinema has represented other cultures, specific historical moments like the cultural and sexual revolution of the Sixties, terrorism, and various other topics including: euthanasia, legalization of drugs and the dead penalty. Each film will be analyzed for its artistic merits and will be accompanied by one critical essay provided by the instructor.
Subject:
Italian
Department:
Italian
Division:
Language School
Requirements Fulfilled:

Sections

Summer 2019 Language Schools, Mills 6 Week Session

ITAL6674A-L19 Lecture (Vitti)

Summer 2008, LS 6 Week Session

ITAL6674A-L08 Lecture (Papini)