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Description

xiii, 233 pages ; 25 cm

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Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Russian Ark (dir. Alexander Sokurov, 2002) -- The return (dir. Andrei Zviagnitsev, 2003) -- The Italian (dir. Andrei Kravchuk, 2005) -- The mermaid (dir. Anna Melikian, 2007) -- The hipsters (dir. Valery Todorovsky, 2008) -- We are from the future (dir. Andrei Maliukov, 2008) -- Room and a half or Sentimental return home (dir. Andrei Khrzhanovsky, 2008) -- Yolki (dir. Timur Bekmambetov et al., 2010) -- My perestroika (dir. Robin Hessman, 2010) -- Geographer drank a globe away (dir. Alexander Veledinsky, 2013) -- Legend No 17 (dir. Nikolai Lebedev, 2013) -- Fool (dir. Yuri Bykov, 2014) -- Epilogue.

Summary

"Kinotalk: 21st Century is a cinema-based textbook that enhances students' linguistic and cultural proficiency through guided studies of twelve 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 familiarise students with the language of critical film inquiry in Russian. A multi-disciplinary approach that combines close readings of individual films with considerations of the socio-political, ideological, and economic contexts of their production. A flexible and dynamic modular structure that allows instructors to pick and choose films and topics that are best suited for their classrooms. Aimed at the Intermediate-High to Advanced levels (B1-C1, CEFR levels), this textbook is designed for all those interested in the rich palette of voices, genres, and contexts of 21st century Russian cinema"-- Provided by publisher.

Language

In English and Russian.

Subject

Russian language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- English.

Russian language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers -- Audio-visual aids.

Motion pictures -- Study and teaching -- Russia (Federation)

Russe (Langue) (CaQQLa)201-0074296 -- Manuels pour anglophones. (CaQQLa)201-0383126

Russe (Langue) (CaQQLa)201-0074296 -- Étude et enseignement (CaQQLa)201-0392392 -- Allophones (CaQQLa)201-0392392 -- Aides audiovisuelles. (CaQQLa)201-0392392

Motion pictures -- Study and teaching. (OCoLC)fst01027392

Russian language. (OCoLC)fst01102027

Russian language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers -- Audio-visual aids. (OCoLC)fst01102247

Russia (Federation) (OCoLC)fst01262050

Genre/Form

Textbooks -- for English speakers. (OCoLC)fst01423865

Other Form:

Online version: Mesropova, Olga, Kinotalk 1. New York : Routledge, 2019. 9781351112031 (DLC) 2019027633

ISBN

9780815362494 hardcover

0815362498 hardcover

9780815362517 paperback

081536251X paperback

9781351112031 electronic book

9781351112024 electronic book

9781351112000 electronic book

9781351112017 electronic book