ITAL 3500 - Italian Film

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

An examination of Italian film from its beginnings to the contemporary era, with special emphasis on neorealism and post-neorealist styles. The course approaches ideological, discursive, gender, and social issues articulated in works by Blasetti, DeSica, Visconti, Fellini, Pasolini, Antonioni, Wertmuller, Scola, and other directors. Prer., FILM 1000, FILM 2000, or instructor consent. Meets with FCS 4000 and FILM 4000.