A survey of Russian cinema from its origins to the present. The course focuses on the role of film in Russian culture, ideological uses of film, and cinema as a medium of cultural dissent and witness to social change. Lectures in English; all films are in Russian with English subtitles; no prior knowledge of Russian language or culture is required [3 credits]
A survey of Russian cinema from its origins to the present. The course focuses on the role of film in Russian culture, ideological uses of film, and cinema as a medium of cultural dissent and witness to social change. Lectures in English; all films are in Russian with English subtitles; no prior knowledge of Russian language or culture is required [3 credits]