David Stratton’s History of World Cinema course explores in great detail the development and trends of world cinema in chronological order. These 12 sessions, each running for three hours and each containing the screening of a feature film in full, will explore the years 1940-1941 and will consider not only the films made in Hollywood during this period but also films made in wartime Britain and other parts of the world, and not only feature films but newsreels, documentaries and animated films. Supporting material will supply notes on political, social and cultural events, worldwide, during the period covered.

About the Tutor

David Stratton was the director of the Sydney Film Festival from 1966-1983. He contributes film reviews to The Australian, and is the author of two books on Australian cinema: The Last New Wave and The Avocado Plantation. From 1981-2004 he presented films on SBS Television and was, with Margaret Pomeranz, co-host of The Movie Show from 1986-2004. In July 2004, Margaret and David moved to ABC television with their show, At The Movies. David commenced his association with the Centre for Continuing Education in 1991 and his History of World Cinema courses have since been a regular feature.