SPAN 6644
Political Monsters in Cinema
Political Monsters in Cinema
In this course we will discuss what is a monster, and who becomes a political monster in contemporary cinema from Latin America and Spain. Considering some critical texts (e.g., Cohen, Negri, Quijano, Segato, Lugones, Valencia, RamÃrez-Blanco) we will emphasize the representation of female bodies, and their depiction as cannibals, ghosts and witches. (1 unit)
Required texts: Access to materials will be provided online.
In this course we will discuss what is a monster, and who becomes a political monster in contemporary cinema from Latin America and Spain. Considering some critical texts (e.g., Cohen, Negri, Quijano, Segato, Lugones, Valencia, RamÃrez-Blanco) we will emphasize the representation of female bodies, and their depiction as cannibals, ghosts and witches. (1 unit)
Required texts: Access to materials will be provided online.
- Subject:
- Spanish
- Department:
- Spanish (& Portuguese UG)
- Division:
- Language School
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Civ Cul & Soc