Course: Russian and Soviet Cinematography 1

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Course title Russian and Soviet Cinematography 1
Course code KSR/7KIN1
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, Russian
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Andrejs René, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Russian cinematography of the period 1960-80 Ja šagaju po Moskve. (1963) directed by G. Daneliya. Zolotoj teljonok. (1968) directed by Schweitzer. Belorusskij vokzal (1970) directed by A. Smirnov. Pečki-lavočki (1972) directed by V. Shukshin Zerkalo (1974) directed by A. Tarkovsky. Ironija sud´by, ili S legkim parom! (1975) directed by E. Ryazanov. Služebnyj roman. (1978) directed by E. Ryazanov. Obyknovennoje čudo. (1978) directed by. M. Zakharov. Osennij marafon. (1979) directed by G. Daneliya. Stalker. (1979) directed by A. Tarkovsky. Moj drug Ivan Lapšin. (1984) directed by A. German.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic)
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to present the students with the aesthetical values of Soviet film in the in the period of 1956 to 1991. The films are selected in a way that they would compose a complex outline of Soviet cinematography of this period. We shall discuss films by various producers, directors and genres. We shall focus in detail on the analysis of artistic elements in each of the selected films. The analysis shall deal mainly with the aesthetical specific features of a given film and its influential moments in the Russian cinematography of this period.
Understanding the features of Russian films of the 1960-1980, its aesthetics, topics and genres.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Russian culture and historical development of the 20th century.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance

Active participation, max. 2 absences Conspectus from the suggested literature Submitting written assignments, active participation in discussion A seminary work on a selected topic (more detailed instruction will be given during the term) An essay on one of the selected films Passing the credit test
Recommended literature
  • (2011). Istorija otečestvennogo kino. Chrestomatija.. Moskva.
  • (2010). Letopis´ rossijskogo kino, 1946- 1965.. Moskva.
  • Novejšaja istorija otečestvennogo kino. 1986 - 2000. 7 díl.. SPb. 2001-2004.
  • (2009). Posle ottepeli. Kinematograf 1970-ch.. Moskva.
  • Vlasov, M. P. (2005). Istorija otečestvennogo kino. Moskva.
  • Zak, M. (2004). Kino kak iskusstvo, ili Nastojaščeje kino. Moskva.
  • Zorkaja, N.M. (2005). Istorija sovetskogo kino.. SPb.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2022) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Russian Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Russian and Economics, Law and Tourism (2015) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter