Italian Film (FMS-0077)

Spring 2024 · FMS 0077 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

An excursion through the works of actresses who have made the history of Italian cinema from World War II to the 1980's. The construction of divas and antidivas will be explored in films by directors such as Roberto Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Federico Fellini. Lectures, readings, and class discussions will enable students to spot different directorial and acting styles. Examination of Italian studios and producers as well as of Italian screenwriters and their work methods. Oral presentations, two short papers (3-4 pages), and one final paper (8-10 pages). Films shown with English subtitles. Informed, engaged class participation a must.

Course codes: FMS-0077, FMS 0077, FMS0077, FMS-77, FMS 77, FMS77, ITAL-0075, ITAL 0075, ITAL0075, ITAL-75, ITAL 75, ITAL75

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