Scandinavian 55. One Hundred Years of Scandinavian Cinema

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2023

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Day/Time

M 12:00–2:45pm, W 12:00–1:15pm

Instructor

Broomé

This course explores Scandinavian cinema from the pioneers of the silent era to the globally successful hit films of the present day. Students will trace the development of Scandinavian cinema through the films of directors such as Viktor Sjöström, Carl Th. Dreyer, Lars von Trier, Ingmar Bergman and Lukas Moodysson and discover the profound influence the region’s films have had, and continue to have, on filmmaking in America and the world.

Course Notes: Conducted in English.