We examine Brecht's application of his theories and plays to his work in German and Hollywood cinema. We consider his collaborations with Fritz Lang, Charles Laughton, G.W. Pabst, Lotte Eisner and others. We also analyze his influence on later filmmakers such as Jean-Luc Godard, Hans Jurgen Syberberg and R.W. Fassbinder and his contributions to film theory.
Code
CL3080
Name
BRECHT & FILM
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Equivalencies
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
CL (Comparative Literature)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
2670
Last update with CAMS
learn about the innovative theatrical aesthetics of the Brechtian non-Aristotelian theater
study the influence of those innovations on cinematic production of the early to late 20th century.
focus on a close analysis of the cultural and political concerns of the Brecthian filmmakers
learn how to work together to produce a Brechtian script or film in the hands-on practicum section of the class.