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Galya Diment
RUSS 423
Seattle Campus

Russian Film

Early Russian, Soviet, and post-Soviet film. Featured filmmakers include Sergei Eisenstein, Dziga Vertov, Vsevold Pudovkin, and others. Focuses on critical materials pertaining to filmmaking and film theory.

Class description

The course explores early Russian and Soviet Film, from Evgenii Bauer to Sergei Eisenstein, Vsevolod Pudovkin, and Dziga Vertov. It also features the "Soviet Hollywood" of the late 1930s. All films carry English subtitles and readings will include works written by the directors themselves.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures, discussions; film previews.

Recommended preparation

No pre-requisites. Just open minds and discerning eyes :)

Class assignments and grading

Viewing, reading, discussing. One report; one 10 pp paper at the end.

Class Participation (40%), Report (20%), and a final 10-page paper (40%).


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Galya Diment
Date: 11/15/2004