Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Screen School
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
5037FILM-SEP-MTP
Aims
1. Explore the concepts of ‘European cinema’, ‘art cinema’ and ‘national cinema’
2. To introduce a selection of European national cinemas and representative films
3. To examine the role of festivals for promoting and circulating European cinema
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate awareness of the characteristics of European art cinema and its diverse forms and traditions across national contexts
2.
Discuss and analyse in depth films from one or more European countries, directors or movements.
3.
Create and present a film programme of European films that could be screened in the context of a small film festival or related event
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Through a series of lectures, seminars and film screenings, students will gain an understanding of the common characteristics as well as the diversity of European cinema. Sessions will explore ideas around Europe, the concept of European art cinema, the importance of film festivals, as well as a number of national case studies that may include the following (individual case studies may vary): French cinema (Nouvelle Vague, ‘Beur’ cinema, Cinema du look); Italian cinema (Neo-realism, the giallo); German cinema (New German cinema; post-Wall cinema); Spanish cinema (La Movida, Almodovar, Basque cinema);l Swedish cinema (Bergman, Moodysson, Ostlund); Greek cinema (Old and New Greek cinema, Weird wave); Romanian cinema (New Romanian Cinema); Balkan Cinema. The chronological range of the national case studies will range from the historical to the contemporary – with most screenings consisting of relatively recent films.
Through a series of lectures, seminars and film screenings, students will gain an understanding of the common characteristics as well as the diversity of European cinema. Sessions will explore ideas around Europe, the concept of European art cinema, the importance of film festivals, as well as a number of national case studies that may include the following (individual case studies may vary): French cinema (Nouvelle Vague, ‘Beur’ cinema, Cinema du look); Italian cinema (Neo-realism, the giallo); German cinema (New German cinema; post-Wall cinema); Spanish cinema (La Movida, Almodovar, Basque cinema);l Swedish cinema (Bergman, Moodysson, Ostlund); Greek cinema (Old and New Greek cinema, Weird wave); Romanian cinema (New Romanian Cinema); Balkan Cinema. The chronological range of the national case studies will range from the historical to the contemporary – with most screenings consisting of relatively recent films.
Module Overview:
This module serves as an introduction to the range and variety of films produced in Europe, as well as to the significance of film festivals for its visibility and promotion. It highlights the diversity of cinematic production in Europe, focusing not only on different national traditions, but also on the fact that European cinemas consist both of art and popular films.
This module serves as an introduction to the range and variety of films produced in Europe, as well as to the significance of film festivals for its visibility and promotion. It highlights the diversity of cinematic production in Europe, focusing not only on different national traditions, but also on the fact that European cinemas consist both of art and popular films.
Additional Information:
Students are introduced to a range of films and cinematic traditions, many of which are likely unfamiliar to them. The module necessitates viewing and critically engaging with a number of films both in class and independently.
Students are introduced to a range of films and cinematic traditions, many of which are likely unfamiliar to them. The module necessitates viewing and critically engaging with a number of films both in class and independently.