FLM 202, 204 - Film History II: 1950-Present

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR: Meets general academic requirement HU (and W when offered as 202).
Prerequisite(s): FLM 201 - Film History I: 1895-1950 or permission of the instructor.
An exploration of the international history of film from the end of the War through important European developments (for example, the French New Wave, Italian Neo-Realism, and New German Cinema) and dramatic changes in production and viewing in the United States (through the Sixties and Seventies), as well as the recent emergence of strong national and regional cinemas in countries all over the world. The course focuses on major directors, technological developments, and the surrounding social, cultural, and commercial contexts within which film continues to flourish. Screenings will include works from Hollywood, international cinema, and the avant-garde. In addition to the historical survey, the course provides further training in film and textual analysis with an emphasis on writing and an introduction to film theory.
Attendance at weekly screenings is required.