The course focuses its study on international film from the perspectives of history and cultural identity; film cultures including Hollywood, European and Indian cinema are explored in ways which demonstrate the strong links and interesting divergences which exist between national cinemas; the course examines cinema’s significance in representing cultures and identities, considering ideas around stars, sexuality and gender on screen in relation to constantly shifting cultural contexts; the Master's challenges students to engage in new and thought-provoking ways with the historical and cultural importance of international film.