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Filmmakers Theory

Filmmakers Theory

Code	13570
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area	Cinema
Entry requirements	Not applicable.
Mode of delivery	Face-to-face.
Work placements	Not applicable.
Learning outcomes	a) Present a comprehensive understanding of the concept of "filmmaker" and recognize the relevance of filmmakers' discourse. b) Identify concepts and expressions from these discourses, as well as specificities of their respective creative processes, focusing on contemporary European cinema. c) Examine the connection between filmmakers' thought and poetics and film theory.
Syllabus	1. The "Filmmakers on Film" Approach. 1.1. Expanded notion of "filmmaker." 1.2. Problems: scope, potential, and limits of the approach within current film theory. 1.3. Similarities and differences between Jacques Aumont's "Filmmaker Theories" and the "Filmmakers on Film" Approach. 1.4. Similarities and differences between Auteur Theory and the "Filmmakers on Film" Approach. 2. Case Studies
Main Bibliography	Aumont, J. (2002), As Teorias dos Cineastas. Papirus Editora. Penafria, M.; Santos, A.; Piccini, T. (2015). “Teoria do cinema vs. Teoria dos cineastas”. Atas do IV Encontro anual da AIM. AIM. Penafria, M.; Baggio, E.; Graça, A.; Araujo, D. (eds.) (2016). Ver, Ouvir e Ler os Cineastas. Teoria dos cineastas, vol 1. LabCom. Penafria, M.; Baggio, E.; Graça, A.; Araujo, D. (eds.) (2016). Propostas para a Teoria do Cinema. Teoria dos cineastas, vol 2. LabCom. Penafria, M.; Baggio, E.; Graça, A.; Araujo, D. (eds.) (2017). Revisitar a Teoria do Cinema. Teoria dos cineastas, vol 3. LabCom. Filmography Abbas Kiarostami, vérités et songes (1993, Jean-Pierre Limosin) Aki Kaurismaki (2001, Guy Girard) Burden of Dreams (1982, Les Blank) Jodorowsky's Dune (2013, Frank Pavich) Le Home Cinéma des frères Dardenne (2006, Jean-Pierre Limosin) Onde jaz o teu sorriso (2001, Pedro Costa) Sacavém (2019, Júlio Alves) Sembène: The Making of African Cinema (1994, Manthia Diawara e Ngugi Wa Thiongo)
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	The course is taught through discussion of texts previously read by students and viewing of films. Assessment consists of two elements: 1) operationalization of the "filmmakers on film"; 2) participation in class and follow-up sessions.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.