RUSS 325 - Russian and Soviet Cinema

A survey of the development of Russian and Soviet cinema, from its beginnings to present day. The course looks at notable directors (for instance Sergei Eisenstein and Andrey Tarkovsky) as well as other talented but less well-known directors. It considers the work of both Russian and non-Russian Soviet directors (for example, Sergei Paradjanov). It explores both the artistic developments manifested in Russian/Soviet filmmaking, and the historical context in which Russian/Soviet films were made. Course conducted in English.

Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):

Honors Scholar Course.
Arts & Humanities Perspectives course for the Dialogues.