Masters of cinema: Wes Anderson
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- Start Date: 29 Nov 2025End Date: 29 Nov 2025Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 16:30In PersonFull fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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What is the course about?
This one day film studies course will introduce and explore Wes Anderson’s body of work as a writer/director. By analysing a selection of his films, we will discover the visually impactful, euphoric style he employs to achieve his art.
What will we cover?
This course will cover the storytelling and directing techniques employed by Wes Anderson in his films. It will analyse Anderson’s aesthetics, exploring his use of colour, nostalgia, production design and filming techniques including the whip pan, slow motion and aerial shots. The course will also make a closer examination of his feature films and focus on his close working relationships with his stock company of actors and crew.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Have a better understanding of the career of Wes Anderson and his place in the pantheon of modern American cinema.
- Further develop skills of analysis and interpretation in your own wider film knowledge.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory level course and does not assume previous study or reading. The course is aimed at building American cinema appreciation but is also suitable for all who enjoy viewing and discussing film.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tutor presentations and screening of extracts from Anderson’s films along with textual analysis and general discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will require a pen and paper (or laptop/device) but the tutor will provide all other materials such as handouts. The tutor will show extracts from films.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Look for other Film Studies courses under History, Culture and Writing/film studies at www.citylit.ac.uk.
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Graham Rinaldi is a freelance film lecturer and writer. He is the author of the biography on the British comic actor, Will Hay and he is currently researching his next book, the acting career of David Bowie.
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