RUSS 325 - Russian and Soviet Cinema

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

Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Aesthetic: Fine Arts Mode of Inquiry of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.