FREN3211 French Cinema - Flinders University

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Overview

France has long been at the vanguard of cinema. This topic explores French cinema from a cultural point of view. It is based on a selection of iconic films illustrative of the key periods of French cinema, from the earliest films to the classic era and contemporary cinema: The silent … For more content click the Read More button below. All films will be available in French with English subtitles, and lectures will be in English. Please note that the emphasis of the topic will be on the analysis of cultural elements through film, not on technical and theoretical analysis of cinematography.

France has long been at the vanguard of cinema. This topic explores French cinema from a cultural point of view. It is based on a selection of iconic films illustrative of the key periods of French cinema, from the earliest films to the classic era and contemporary cinema: The silent period, the classic era, the war years, the post war period, the new wave and contemporary cinema. Movies selected will cover a range of historical, social, and cultural issues, which have defined modern French identities. Each film will be studied against the socio-cultural background of its period.

All films will be available in French with English subtitles, and lectures will be in English. Please note that the emphasis of the topic will be on the analysis of cultural elements through film, not on technical and theoretical analysis of cinematography.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

Provide an overview of French cinema and of the periods that compose it
Introduce key French films that have marked their times
Present a range of significant socio-cultural issues through film
Provide analytical tools to write and talk about films
Highlight the development of the French cinema industry

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Analyse French cinema, from a range of eras, and be able to draw comparisons and distinctions between epochs and films

Situate major French films, artists and directors

Identify and discuss key socio-cultural issues that have shaped French identities in the last 100 years

Perform a thematic film analysis

Articulate the specificity of the French cinema industry

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Handbook

French Cinema

FREN3211