Great Italian American Cinema

GENINT 731.509

Osher (50+). In this course, we screen and discuss five Italian American films and their filmmakers.

About this course:

The cinema of Italy has given the world great films and has influenced film movements worldwide. From the groundbreaking works of the Italian neorealist movement to the stylized crime dramas and spaghetti westerns that inspired generations of American filmmakers, Italian cinema has left an indelible mark on the art form. Italian American films also play a major role in shaping perceptions and sometimes misperceptions of Italian American identity, and explore themes such as family, community, immigration, and assimilation. In this swing through the big screen, we watch and discuss five Italian American films and their filmmakers. These include Goodfellas (1990), directed by Martin Scorsese; Miller’s Crossing (1990), directed by the Coen brothers; Moonstruck (1987), directed by Norman Jewison; Big Night (1996), co-directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci; and Godfather II (1974), directed by Francis Ford Coppola. At the end of this course, we gather at an Italian restaurant for lunch.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 23 - March 10

Monday, Thursday, Friday

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Instructor: Vincent Coppola

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Fee:

$80.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Notes

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Visitors not permitted.

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 31, 2025

Schedule

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Thu Jan 23, 2025

1:00PM PT - 4:00PM PT

UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

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