EGC: INTERNATIONAL FILM

Survey of world cinema from 1893 to the present. Examines movies as a business, a social phenomenon, a series of technological innovations, and an art form. Filmmakers in every historical period from all over the world have worked to both distinguish their work from that of Hollywood and to draw upon some approaches innovated by the Americans. We will examine how meaning in films is conditioned by the uses of camera, editing, lighting, sound and acting, explore the impact of technological developments on film production, the influence of culture on storytelling and evaluate the importance of genre and the legacy of individual “auteurs” throughout the history of cinema and explore various film theories. Through the lens of history, we can connect storytelling across borders with our own history and values and will see that some values are not limited by borders or time period, because, as human beings, we share common values and concerns.