Brechtian Cinema
Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: Culture & Media
CRN: 14627
Credits: 4
Brechtian Cinema will explore the ideas of Bertolt Brecht as they relate to cinema. More specifically, we will explore the various ways in which Brecht’s theory of aesthetic alienation has been used in cinema. Over the course of the semester, we will study films such as Jean-Luc Godard’s Les Carabiniers, Lars Von Trier’s Dogville, Todd Solondz’ Palindromes, and Todd Haynes’ I’m Not There, all of which grapple with Brecht’s theatrical innovations and ideological assumptions in different ways. [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
Add/Drop Deadline: February 4, 2024 (Sunday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Closed*
* 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: 3:20am EDT 3/29/2024