West Asian Cinema

Situated between the Eastern and Western cinematic traditions, and incorporating a fusion of poetics and social realism, the films of Western Asia (Turkey, The Caucasus, & The Middle East) are rich, uncompromising, and deeply personal. Drawing on films from the past two decades, explore this stirring, transcontinental cinema that captures the uneasiness and resilience of a region in flux. Together each week we'll watch a carefully selected West Asian film, followed by a fun and thoughtful conversation on what we've just seen. The class is perfect for foreign film lovers, as well as accessible for those just getting started!