INTL314

This course introduces students to the history of the Spanish film industry before the onset of the Spanish Civil War, during the Spanish Civil War and after The Spanish Civil War. A selection of Spanish films will be viewed and analyzed from their historical, sociological, and political points of view. The artistic, cultural and lexical aspects of the films will be also an important part of class discussions. We will learn why some Luis Bunuel's movies were not filmed in Spain but in Mexico. We will be acquainted with the effects of the war from 1936 until late 20th century Spain.