This class, taught in English, with movies in English subtitles, introduces students to the history of French (and francophone) cinema. While emphasizing formal analysis, we will approach cinema as one of the key cultural technologies that has shaped our contemporary ways of imagining race, class, gender, sexuality, love, the family, the nation, friendship, and life under capitalism. For a more detailed course description, please visit http://french.berkeley.edu

Course taught in English; knowledge of French not required.

There will be occasional mandatory on-site film screenings Mondays 4-7 in some weeks, with streaming options available in other weeks.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills