Master
2022/2023
Film Industry in Soviet and Modern Russia: Production, Distribution, Viewership
Type:
Elective course (Critical Media Studies)
Area of studies:
Media Communications
Delivered by:
Institute of Media
When:
2 year, 2 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Kristina Tanis
Master’s programme:
Критические медиаисследования
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
4
Contact hours:
32
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course studies the development of the Russian film industry from Soviet times to modern Russia. Focusing on the interrelationships between government, filmmakers, interests of film distributors and viewers, it addresses how the Soviet film policy attempted to balance between profit and ideology. In addition, students will acquire knowledge on the role of the Soviet heritage in Russian cinema of the last decades.