We will screen and discuss some significant international films from the mid-twentieth century that were in part a reaction to the recent world war and also an endeavor to transcend Hollywood’s traditional filmmaking. These films are sometimes called “art films” because of their stylistic innovations and the humanism that fills their images and narratives.

Instructor Ira Konigsberg is Professor Emeritus of Film and Literature at the University of Michigan. This study group for those 50 and over will meet Wednesdays, 1-4, from October 31 – December 12 (no class on December 5). For transportation and parking options, call the OLLI office at (734) 998-9351.