LLC331

An introduction to 20th century Russian and East European film raising questions on ideology, propaganda, violence, identity, authenticity, and representations of history. Discussion of how various cinematic narrative techniques influence and build viewers’ understanding of historical events and the larger implications of film genre, production, censorship, and cultural setting. Selected films from the former Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, and Soviet republics will be screened, as well as post-Soviet films from various countries. Taught in English; all films have English subtitles.