FILM 4254 - Polanski

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

An in-depth study of the cinema of Roman Polanski, from his Polish film origins through French New Wave, Hollywood, independent, and transitional modes. Emphasis will be on the director’s psychological, philosophical, sociopolitical critical, and metafilmic framing of mainstream genres. Prer., FILM 1000 and FILM 2000, or equivalent with instructor permission.