FRE 365 - Introduction to the History and Aesthetics of French Cinema

Instructor
Pettersen

Overview of the basic periods, movements, and key films of French cinema from 1895 up to the present day. Discussions and readings will hone the basic skills of film analysis and introduce the aesthetic, economic, and socio-cultural histories of cinematic expression in France. Typical filmmakers studied include: Lumière, Méliès, Feuillade, Epstein, Dulac, Clair, Vigo, Carné, Renoir, Clouzot, Truffaut, Godard, Kassovitz, Varda, and Haneke. Required weekly screenings.

Prerequisites & Notes
Taught in English. Readings and all written work may be done in French for major credit in French. (Not offered 2009-10.)