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HomeMIT 21L.011 The Film Experience, Fall 2013Lecture 17: Jean Renoir and Poetic Realism

Lecture 17: Jean Renoir and Poetic Realism

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Description: Parallels between French and American cinema, and French contribution to developing film theory and criticism. Survey Renoir’s career and some key associates (Vigo, Bazin). Analyze short clips from Grand Illusion and Boudu Saved From Drowning.

Instructor: David Thorburn

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