Italian Cinema

Description

The course is a general analysis of post-war cinema and a parallel social history of this period using films as ‘decoded historical evidence’. Together with masterpieces such as Open City and The Bicycle Thief the screenings will include films of the Italian directors of the ‘cinema d’autore’ such as Life is Beautiful. The class will also analyse the different aspects of Film making both in Italian and the U.S. industry. The Films in DVD format are dubbed in English or sub-titled. 

Learning outcomes

At the successful completion students will have a historical view of Italian Cinema and its developments as well as an in depth understanding of the different styles of film-making both in Italy and the US. 

Language of instruction

English

Course type

Seminar and Lecture

Credits

4 US credits - 6 ECTS

Time

once a week; 3h 30min