Mexican Cinema & Identity (FMS-0183)

Fall 2025 · FMS 0183 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Exploration of the great films of 20th-century Mexico in order to study the pivotal moments in the creation of Mexican identity. Films included may range from Santa, the first sound film of Mexican cinema by Antonio Moreno, to the acclaimed Amores Perros, by Alejandro González Iñárritu, among others. Analysis of films and their audiences, and discussion of the symbolic invention of the modern Mexican State from the post-revolution to modern days. Special emphasis on the films of the "Mexican Miracle" and its posterior critique in directors such as Luis Estrada. Conducted in Spanish. Recommendations: Two 30-level Spanish courses or consent of the instructor.

Course codes: FMS-0183, FMS 0183, FMS0183, FMS-183, FMS 183, FMS183, SPN-0184, SPN 0184, SPN0184, SPN-184, SPN 184, SPN184, LAS-0184, LAS 0184, LAS0184, LAS-184, LAS 184, LAS184

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