LCST
2301

Iranian Cinema and the Poetry of Rumi

Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: Culture & Media

Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
Iranian Cinema
Spring 2025
Taught By: Caveh Zahedi
Section: AX

CRN: 15568

Credits: 4

Iranian Cinema and the Poetry of Rumi will explore a number of key films from the history of Iranian cinema in the light of the poetic tradition of Sufi mysticism with an emphasis on the poetry of Rumi. The course will explore the question of the “poetic” in cinema as well as the way Sufi philosophy has impacted the Iranian cinematic landscape. The final project will be a public theatrical performance about Rumi and Iranian cinema so come to class prepared to put on a play. [Tracks C, M, S]

College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)

Department: Culture & Media (CAM)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 18

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Waitlist*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 8:14am EST 12/13/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Friday
Times: 12:10pm - 2:50pm
Building: Eugene Lang 65 W11th
Room: 262
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/14/2025