Contemporary Mexican Cinema
Course Details
Year Two, Semester One, Optional Module
Convener: Dr Sheldon Penn
Credits: 20
Course Code: SP2035
Module Overview
In this module you will study four recent films, three entirely Mexican and one Spanish –Mexican co-production. In each case you will consider thematic aspects, focusing on their social and cultural meanings and contexts, as well as questions of style, including cinematic narrative and genre. Films include:
- Amores Perros (Love’s a Bitch) Alejandro González Iñárritu
- El callejón de los Milagros (Midaq Alley), Jorge Fons
- El espinazo del Diablo (The Devils Backbone) Guillermo del Toro
- Y tu mama tamlién (And Your Mother Too) Alfonso Cuarón
Assessment Methods
- Essay 50%
- Film clip analysis 15%
- Examination 35%
