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Film Studies @ The Showroom

in association with Sheffield Hallam University

 

Focus on Robert Altman for Autumn

 

 

Move into Autumn with an insight into the films of Robert Altman, led by Sheldon Hall.
This ten week course starts in October 08 and offers five screenings and five sessions,
exploring the diversity of the directorship of Altman.

Start date Wednesday October 8th  

Finish date Wednesday December 17th

(No session November 5th)

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a time of great change in the American film industry. Faced with unpredictable audience tastes, declining cinema attendances, political unrest and economic chaos, Hollywood responded by allowing an unprecedented level of creative control and innovation to upcoming filmmakers. Though by no means a newcomer to film direction, the late Robert Altman was one of the prime beneficiaries of this fascinating and richly rewarding era in US cinema. This course examines Altman's achievement in relation to its social, artistic and commercial context, with five examples of his finest work.

Films include That Cold Day in the Park (1969), Brewster McCloud (1970),Thieves Like Us (1974)

California Split (1974), Nashville (1975)

Spring Term

Werner Herzog: King of the Wilderness

Led by Martin Carter

Summer Term

Images of Ireland and the Irish

Led by Emmie McFadden

Cost : One term: £55/45conc, two terms: £100/80conc, three terms;£150/125conc

Book through box office 0114 2757727

 

Costs:
To be announced in September 08

For enquiries, please contact:
education@showroom.org.uk
info@showroom.org.uk

 

0114 276 3534 (admin)
0114 275 7727 (box office)

 

In association with Sheffield Hallam University