French Cinema

Pre-requisites for enrolment

No previous knowledge required.

Content of Course

Over a period of ten weeks we will survey the historical and artistic development of French cinema, focusing on one film per decade from the 1920s onwards.

Teaching method(s)

Introductory lectures, screenings and tutor-led group discussion.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Locate the selected films within their broader socio-cultural contexts;

• Analyse and discuss narrative and stylistic features with greater confidence;

• Understand some key developments in the history of French cinema;

• Recognize some trends and auteurs of French cinema.

Sources

Core Readings

Recommended:

• Powrie, P. 2006. The Cinema of France. USA: Columbia University Press.

• Vincendeau, G. 2000. Stars and Stardom in French Cinema. UK: Continuum-3PL.

• Hayward, S. 1999. French Film: texts and Contexts. UK: Routledge.

• Austin, G., 1996. Contemporary French cinema. Manchester: Manchester University Press.

Web Sources

http://sensesofcinema.com

http://www.bfi.org.uk

http://www.cinematheque.fr

http://www.cahiersducinema.com

Class Handouts

Photocopies of relevant articles and lecture notes will provided.

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.