ALL1415-Z Second 6 Weeks Tuesdays 10:30-11:50 Start Date 18-Mar
Zoom Limit 15
Movies have been shown in China and Japan for as long as they were viewed in western countries. However, international awareness of and appreciation for Asian movies only began in the 1950s with the popularity of Japanese films, starting with Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon. In this series, we will discuss movies from Japan and across Asia that provide a glimpse into what were for many years hidden societies. We will discuss the society, directors, actors and genres in our analysis of the movies. Participants will watch films online through streaming platforms or on DVD, and then join a Zoom session for group discussions. Please watch Rashomon, by Akira Kurosawa prior to the first meeting.
Coordinator: John Stowe 
John Stowe has had a long career in the computer industry and used movies to help see beyond the keyboard. He carried his love of movies into a study of movie history, techniques, genres and players during his retirement, particularly with foreign-language movies.