From Colonialism to Cinéma-monde: Films of the French-speaking World

From Colonialism to Cinéma-monde is a French-language film studies course focused on the cinemas of the francophone world. In this course, we use the term ‘francophone’ to study the films of both metropolitan France and the many other spaces in which French is spoken, from a decolonial, transnational and non-Eurocentric perspective. Each week we will study one film from across the francophone world, employing the tools of film analysis to explore broader issues of history, culture, society and politics. The specific focus of the course will reflect the interests and expertise of the convenor; the films and readings may therefore reflect on issues of colonialism, immigration, gender, multiculturalism, queer identities, nation and/or multilingualism in diverse contexts. In this immersive course, students will improve their French communication, analysis and research skills, including reading, writing, speaking and listening to diverse voices.