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Kinotalk: 21st Century is a cinema-based textbook that enhances students' linguistic and cultural proficiency through guided studies of 12 Russian feature films released since the year 2000. Each chapter includes a series of original readings and activities that present captivating and thought-provoking frameworks in which students of Russian can practice and perfect all four language skills. While providing active stimuli for language production, the volume also aims to immerse students in the world of Russian cinema, society, and culture.

Key features include:

  • A broad cross-section of prominent films, directors, cinematic styles, trends, and genres that have emerged in Russia since 2000.

  • A wide selection of authentic texts from Russian scholars and film critics that familiarize students with the language of critical film inquiry in Russian.

  • A multi-disciplinary approach that combines close rea

    Table of Contents

    Chapter 1. Russian Ark (dir. Alexander Sokurov, 2002) – Русский ковчег | Chapter 2. The Return (dir. Andrei Zviagnitsev, 2003) – Возвращение | Chapter 3. The Italian (dir. Andrei Kravchuk, 2005) – Итальянец | Chapter 4. Mermaid (dir. Anna Melikian, 2007) – Русалка | Chapter 5. Hipsters (dir. Valery Todorovsky, 2008) – Стиляги | Chapter 6. We are from the Future (dir. Andrei Maliukov, 2008) – Мы из будущего | Chapter 7. Room and a Half, or A Sentimental Return Home (dir. Andrei Khrzhanovsky, 2008) – Полторы комнаты или сентиментальное путешествие на родину | Chapter 8. Yolki. Six Degrees of Celebration (dir. Timur Bekmambetov et al., 2010) – Елки | Chapter 9. My Perestroika (dir. Robin Hessman, 2010) – Моя перестройка | Chapter 10. Geographer Drank His Globe Away (dir. Alexander Veledinsky, 2013) – Географ глобус пропил | Chapter 11. Legend No. 17 (dir. Nikolai Lebedev, 2013) – Легенда №17 | Chapter 12. The Fool (dir. Yuri Bykov, 2014) – Дурак

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
      Published 2/19/2020 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780815362517
      978-0815362517
      ISBN-10 081536251X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Kinotalk: 21st Century is a cinema-based textbook that enhances students' linguistic and cultural proficiency through guided studies of 12 Russian feature films released since the year 2000. Each chapter includes a series of original readings and activities that present captivating and thought-provoking frameworks in which students of Russian can practice and perfect all four language skills. While providing active stimuli for language production, the volume also aims to immerse students in the world of Russian cinema, society, and culture.

      Key features include:

      • A broad cross-section of prominent films, directors, cinematic styles, trends, and genres that have emerged in Russia since 2000.

      • A wide selection of authentic texts from Russian scholars and film critics that familiarize students with the language of critical film inquiry in Russian.

      • A multi-disciplinary approach that combines close rea

        Table of Contents

        Chapter 1. Russian Ark (dir. Alexander Sokurov, 2002) – Русский ковчег | Chapter 2. The Return (dir. Andrei Zviagnitsev, 2003) – Возвращение | Chapter 3. The Italian (dir. Andrei Kravchuk, 2005) – Итальянец | Chapter 4. Mermaid (dir. Anna Melikian, 2007) – Русалка | Chapter 5. Hipsters (dir. Valery Todorovsky, 2008) – Стиляги | Chapter 6. We are from the Future (dir. Andrei Maliukov, 2008) – Мы из будущего | Chapter 7. Room and a Half, or A Sentimental Return Home (dir. Andrei Khrzhanovsky, 2008) – Полторы комнаты или сентиментальное путешествие на родину | Chapter 8. Yolki. Six Degrees of Celebration (dir. Timur Bekmambetov et al., 2010) – Елки | Chapter 9. My Perestroika (dir. Robin Hessman, 2010) – Моя перестройка | Chapter 10. Geographer Drank His Globe Away (dir. Alexander Veledinsky, 2013) – Географ глобус пропил | Chapter 11. Legend No. 17 (dir. Nikolai Lebedev, 2013) – Легенда №17 | Chapter 12. The Fool (dir. Yuri Bykov, 2014) – Дурак

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