Russian & East European Film (FMS-0065)
Spring 2027 · FMS 0065 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate
Examination of a series of masterpieces by filmmakers from "the other Europe": the Soviet Union/Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania and the former Yugoslav territories. Explores the role of film in terms of its artistic achievements and social commentary: As a tool in the transition to the new Soviet order; as an alternative means of expression during censorship; and, more recently, as a corrective tool in fragile new democracies and a voice of protest fighting against new forms of oppression. No prerequisites. In English.
Course codes: FMS-0065, FMS 0065, FMS0065, FMS-65, FMS 65, FMS65, ILVS-0086, ILVS 0086, ILVS0086, ILVS-86, ILVS 86, ILVS86, RUS-0081, RUS 0081, RUS0081, RUS-81, RUS 81, RUS81, ILCS-0081, ILCS 0081, ILCS0081, ILCS-81, ILCS 81, ILCS81
- 01-LEC (Lecture) — Aida Vidan