French Cinema in the ’90s
Jan 19 - Feb 23, 2010
An introduction to the films of the decade, with a sprinkling of French culture. Films studied represent highlights from a decade significant for its artistic and economic transition into the 21st century, including the famous assertion of cinema as a "cultural exception." The "cinema du look" was waning; heritage epics held strong; women directors were becoming visible; a new generation of young filmmakers began to rise. Students will watch films prior to a weekly discussion session using a handout of study notes/questions to guide and organize their viewing. Bibliographies of selected readings for each work will be available. No special background required.
Instructor: Joan West. Members: $80; non-members: $100
Among the films we will watch: The Lovers on the Bridge (Léos Carax, 1991); Indochine (Régis Wargnier (1992); French Twist (Josiane Balasko, 1995); Family Resemblances (Cédric Klapisch, 1996); The Dream Life of Angels (Eric Zonca, 1998); The Girl on the Bridge (Patrice Leconte, 1999)
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