Uses of Philosophies in Film

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Subject guarantor:

Priit PÖHJALA

Name of lecturer(s):

Priit PÖHJALA

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course will give the student an understanding of how philosophical and intellectual ideas can be used as the basis for writing and creating films.

Mode of study:

lecture, discussion

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

-

Course contents:

Philosophical ideas have throughout history inspired storytellers to explore prominent intellectual questions from the very intimate ethical questions of our human experiences to complex metaphysical questions about reality itself. While some of these influences can be seen in the cultural background of the films and their maker, often the influences are much more direct and acknowledged by the creators. These ideas have not only given inspiration the to filmmakers, but have themselves been used as the very bases of stories and characters.

The purpose of the seminar is to explore how different influential philosophical ideas have been used by filmmakers in storytelling. It is not a seminar on film theory or film interpretation but rather a practical look at how the filmmakers have from the very conception of their stories used philosophical ideas in their films.

Prior knowledge of philosophy is not required.

Recommended or required reading:

Falzon, Christopher: Philosophy goes to the movies: (Routledge, 2007)

Assessment methods and criteria:

To receive credit for the seminar students must:

Produce a final essay (1500 words) or a short film script (5 pages)

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Note:

2 hours every second week

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu	room 133 Room No. 133 (Lažanský palác) PÖHJALA P. 17:20–18:55 (přednášková par. 1) once in two weeks,start Oct 12
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Thu	17:20–18:55	Priit PÖHJALA	Room No. 133 Lažanský palác	once in two weeks,start Oct 12	přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans: