Middlebury

RUSS 6672

Films of German and Muratova

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.
Subject:
Russian
Department:
Russian
Division:
Language School
Requirements Fulfilled:
Civ Cul & Soc
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Summer 2018 Language Schools, LS 3 Week Session I

Summer 2018 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session

RUSS6672A-L18 Lecture (Rojavin)