Middlebury

FMMC 0245

Russian-Soviet Film

Russian-Soviet Film: Illusion and Reality
In the twentieth century, cinema became the most popular form of propaganda and entertainment in the former Soviet Union. In Russia today film remains an important transmitter of new social ideas and spiritual concerns. The course will survey the development of the Russian cinema, exploring the historical background, cultural and literary context, and political "sub-context" of selected popular Russian films as well as different film techniques. We will analyze films of various genres, such as drama, musical, comedy, the Russian "eastern," melodrama, and sci-fi, ranging from silent films to the most recent ones. 3 hrs. lect./disc., screening
Subject:
Film & Media Culture
Department:
Film & Media Culture
Division:
Arts
Requirements Fulfilled:
ART EUR
Equivalent Courses:
RUSS 0245 *

Sections

Spring 2005

FMMC0245A-S05 Lecture (Smorodinska)