RUSS 398 Soviet Women Filmmakers (3 credits)

Offered by: Languages,Literatures,Cultures (Faculty of Arts)

Overview

Russian (Arts) : Dedicated to the study of under-represented female directors in Soviet cinema, particularly the films of Kira Muratova and Larisa Shepitko. The work of these two directors is nothing short of stunning; in many ways, it surpasses that of their most well-known contemporary - Andrei Tarkovsky. Explores the ways in which these films represent gender, sexuality, and women's issues in the Soviet Union.

Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • Prerequisite: One of the following RUSS 213, ENGL 277, FILM 279 or equivalent

  • Readings in English, films with English subtitles.

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