In this course, we examine the deep connections and mutual influence between photography and cinema. Through screenings of key films, we will explore how cinematic style, genre, lighting, and narrative shape both historical and contemporary photographic practices. Lectures will compare notable photographic works with films that inform them—whether through visual style, thematic parallels, or historical reference. The course encourages critical thinking about image construction, a narrative strategy central to fashion, fine art, and contemporary photojournalism. Film genres covered include art films, film noir, documentary, science fiction, independent cinema, video art, and hybrid forms.