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Alfred Hitchcock, Cinematic Genius

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ClassGraphic Alfred Hitchcock’s influence on major films is undisputed. Known for his belief in “pure cinema,” he showed us that cinematic techniques, such as camera shots, editing, and sound, could be transformed into a powerful storytelling language. To understand his films, it is crucial to understand the nature of the medium.

“I depend on style more than plot. It is how you do it, and not your content that makes you an artist. A story is simply a motif, just as a painter might paint a bowl of fruit just to give him something to be painting. Once the screenplay is finished. I'd just as soon not make the film at all. All the fun is over . . . . It's melancholy to shoot a picture. When you finish the script, the film is perfect.” – Alfred Hitchcock

We will study his unique style and techniques and then screen and discuss five of his films:
The 39 Steps, Shadow of a Doubt, The Lady Vanishes, Strangers on a Train, and Rebecca. 
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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Paul Stein 

 

Notice

Please read:  Before all classes, students will be emailed a portion of the presentation to enhance understanding of the upcoming class and explain the videos that will be shown.

Required reading: Martin Scorsese: "The Persisting Vision: Reading the Language of Cinema,” a short essay (copies will be emailed before the first class.)

Tuition: 

$55.00

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/18/2024 - 10/23/2024 Weekly - Wed 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Paul Stein  ClassRoom

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