This course will introduce students to the major films and film makers of the Soviet Union and Russia. It will trace the major artistic, political, cultural, and social influences and movements that shaped Russian and Soviet film. Students will view not only Russian feature films, but also documentary films and animation. Students will explore how the history and products of Russian and Soviet film are woven into the larger context of world cinema and into (Soviet) Russian history and society. Students will consider how the components of the films themselves contribute to their notoriety and lasting appeal. Taught in English.

This course will introduce students to the major films and film makers of the Soviet Union and Russia. It will trace the major artistic, political, cultural, and social influences and movements that shaped Russian and Soviet film. Students will view not only Russian feature films, but also documentary films and animation. Students will explore how the history and products of Russian and Soviet film are woven into the larger context of world cinema and into (Soviet) Russian history and society. Students will consider how the components of the films themselves contribute to their notoriety and lasting appeal. Taught in English.