Film. Focus on cinema.

David Stratton’s History of World Cinema course explores in great detail the development and trends of world cinema in chronological order. This unique series on the history of world cinema, is a rare opportunity to participate in this very personal but immensely informative survey of international cinema from its origins.

Classes in this series are scheduled annually, each covering a segment of cinematic history across multiple weeks. Extensive film excerpts are screened, including a feature film in full at most sessions. Handouts provided contextualise the films by highlighting the most important social and political events that occurred during the period covered.

Course timetable

The following provides indicative information about the content of each course and period covered.

Sept 2023 (Upcoming)
David Stratton has been conducting film courses for the Centre for Continuing Education since 1988.  Since 1994 the courses have explored a history of world cinema. Stratton is retiring at the end of 2023 and for his final course, consisting of twelve 3-hour sessions, he will present and discuss twelve of his favourite feature films as well as screening some of his favourite scenes from movies. Although Stratton has written a book entitled My Favourite Movies, he does not guarantee that all of the twelve will be films included in that publication - he has a great many favourite films. His aim is that this final course will be both entertaining and educative.

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