Submitted by Toni Kwong on May 14, 2019 - 12:05pm
CMS 271 Perspectives on Film: Great Directors -- Werner Herzog
MW 10:30am-12:20pm, KNE 110; SLN: 12687
This course explores the making of Werner Herzog as a legendary filmmaker and cultural icon. Lectures and discussions will focus on his many films: from Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Nosferatu to Grizzly Man and Cave of Forgotten Dreams. We will also consider Herzog’s related activities – directing operas, appearing in Hollywood blockbusters – as well as the many parodies and self-parodies of him and his work, while questioning the very idea of the “great director” and its effects in film culture. Assignments include online discussion posts and in-class exams. VLPA