CINE 244 - Masters Of World Cinema: Focus On Fellini

Next Offered: 2008-2009
Semester Offered: Second Semester, First Module
Credits (Range): 2 Hours
Attribute: 2 HU

A critical analysis and discussion of Federico Fellini’s most celebrated films from his earlier films associated with post-war Italian neorealism to his internationally acclaimed baroque film fantasies of the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s. Special emphasis will be placed on Fellini’s ambiguous relationship to Italy’s political left and neorealism and to the critical controversies surrounding his later films. The evolution of his distinctive and influential film style will be traced out in La Strada, Nights of Cabiria, La Dolce Vita, 8 1/2, Juliet of the Spirits, Amarcord and Intervista. Enrollment Limit: 40.
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