Off the Beaten Path Films: Then and Now




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ClassGraphic In the United States alone, each year over 900 feature films are released, with many more worldwide. Even the most determined cinephile can only see a small fraction of each year's offerings. We may see a few of the blockbusters, the Oscar winners and the indie films that briefly catch fire. With each passing year, however, scores of fine films are forgotten or overlooked as audiences move on to the next year of new releases. This study group will explore a diverse selection of independent, foreign and overlooked films with which film lovers may not be familiar. The films will not come from any specific era or genre, but as a group will be films that for many reasons were perhaps unseen, underappreciated, forgotten or just left behind. We will view the films in class and then, through analysis and discussion, consider themes of character development, cinematic technique, narrative experimentation, and the social or historical contexts that shaped these films. Where appropriate we will consider where each film fits in a particular director’s career and their evolving style. Please join us as we attempt to gain a deeper appreciation for some of cinema’s hidden treasures.
 

Class Details

14 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
Wieboldt Hall

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
3/4/2026 - 6/3/2026 Weekly - Wed 01:15 PM - 04:15 PM Chicago, Wieboldt Hall  Map Paul Hurder  ; Nadine Caputo 

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