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GERM254
Fassbinder & Sirk: Limitations of Life
GERM254 FA
Crosslistings: FILM254
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 40 | 2 | Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-4:00PM; | No | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
The relationship between Hollywood and Germany has always
been both uneasy and productive. This course will examine
the well-known interaction between the master of the postwar
melodrama and the enfant terrible of the New German Cinema.
Initially, we will follow the lead of Fassbinder's famous
essay, "Imitation of Life: On the Films of Douglas Sirk,"
and consider the films that ostensibly influenced the
young German director most immediately.
Special focus will be on FEAR EATS THE SOUL, Fassbinder's
provocative remake of ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS. We will,
however, also look at some of Fassbinder's important films
before his encounter with Sirk as well as some of Sirk's
German films.
MAJOR READINGS
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, LOVE IS COLDER
THAN DEATH, EFFI BRIEST, THE MERCHANT OF FOUR SEASONS, FEAR
EATS THE SOUL, THE MARRIAGE OF MARIA BRAUN, LOLA, LILI
MARLEEN, VERONICA VOSS
Douglas Sirk, ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWS, WRITTEN ON THE WIND,
INTERLUDE, THE TARNISHED ANGELS, A TIME TO LOVE AND A TIME
TO DIE, IMITATION OF LIFE
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two short papers, one research
paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
There will be a
$40 fee charged to each student who takes this course.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA GERM
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Lensing, L
- Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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