Summer Courses: Italian Neorealism "and" Hollywood forbidden "Appreciation SUMMER COURSES
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After the World War II, Italy, one of the losers in the conflict countries, was in ruins and corporations. In this bleak scenario, film production would continue, but in very different conditions. It took the vision of filmmakers such as Robert Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica, Luchino Visconti, among others, to recompose the Italian cinema under new management much more committed to society and their daily problems. The preference for natural settings, the non-professional actors, stories and characters minimum ordinary, are characteristics of Italian neorealism, a movement that brought a revolution in the way of thinking and doing film, and whose influence endures to this day .
The course examines-through exhibits and watching movies, the background of neo-realism, the historical context that gave birth to the movement, the impact of their major works and the artistic personality of their creators. sessions (8 in total) will be held Tuesday and Thursday in January, from 6 pm to 9 pm, starting on 04 January. The workshop is aimed at the general public. Limited vacancies.
For information and registration, call to 431-9079 or e-mail
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cursos.godard @ gmail.com
FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD
The American Film Censorship Before
By CLAUDIO CORDERO
(Director founder and editor of the magazine
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immaculate image, which golden Hollywood developed two decades between 40 and 50 - has been severely criticized by historians who have pointed out how the filmmakers of the era had to circumvent the censors by innuendo and double meanings. From what has been said is less than the period covered since the beginning of sound until the appearance of the Hays Code, that is, before the studios decide to censor themselves to protect their economic interests. American films of that period is full of surprises and revelations, was bold and daring in its depiction of sexuality, social conflict, violence and other issues explosives that were to disappear from the screen until the late 60's. No taboos exist in the Hollywood of the early years, his films were adults and were not afraid to go big stars in compromising situations to good morals.
The course examines-through exhibits and watching movies, how was the Hollywood of that time, what was the speech that ran the studies, which films, directors and stars formed this short but fascinating chapter.
sessions (8 total) will be held Monday and Wednesday of January, from 6 pm to 9 pm, starting on 05 January. The workshop is aimed at the general public. Limited vacancies.
For information and registration, reported to 431-9079 or e-mail:
cursos.godard @ gmail.com