Twentieth Century Trauma: Post-Cold War Eastern European Films

Filmmakers in the Eastern Bloc had to walk a fine line between pleasing the government censors and making films that were authentic and meaningful. The filmmakers of this era were impressive in that they were able to subtly make the films they wanted within a rigid structure that shunned individuality and truth. 

In this class, we’ll explore some of the early films following that era, when filmmakers were able to express themselves, while also dealing with the extreme trauma of the twentieth century.

Films:

1/7: THE SHOE (1998, 83 min)

1/14: MY 20TH CENTURY (1989, 104 min)

1/21: BEFORE THE RAIN (1994, 113 min)

1/28: GOODBYE, 20TH CENTURY (1998, 83 min)

This class will be taught by MMU Instructor Satchel Stinson, who recently taught classes on the LA HAINE, and I DO NOT CARE IF WE GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS BARBARIANS.

Each class will begin with a short lecture, followed by a screening of the film, after which an instructor-led discussion will take place. 

Class size will be limited to 18.

Email us at education@moviemadness.org if you have any questions.