Literature and cinema

Course objectives

Deepening the thematic and expressive relations between literature (not only Italian) and cinema in the 20th century. The objectives imply an interdisciplinary cut involving methodologies, theory, and historical-critical consideration of the interconnected development of the two languages, in their various and multiple declinations. This, with regard to the work of the literati above all, as writers-subjectwriters-screenwriters, but also as spectators-critics (non-specialised reviewers); and finally, as verbal artists in dialogue (and at times, in competition) with the art of the image-movement itself, aimed at incorporating its times and techniques of discourse, in order to make it an instrument of narration and poetry.

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ROBERTO GIGLIUCCI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Relationship between Literature and Film and their differences.
Prerequisites
general knowledge of XXth Century Italian Literature
Books
Manzoli, Cinema e letteratura, Carocci publ. Thomas Mann, Morte a Venezia, Mondadori Visconti, Morte a Venezia, film Alberto Moravia, Il conformista, Bompiani Bertolucci, Il conformista, film
Frequency
advisable, not mandatory
Exam mode
If attending, reflections on what was said and seen in class; for non-attending, a discussion of the texts on the syllabus.
Lesson mode
face-to-face lessons and workshops
ROBERTO GIGLIUCCI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Relationship between Literature and Film and their differences.
Prerequisites
general knowledge of XXth Century Italian Literature
Books
Manzoli, Cinema e letteratura, Carocci publ. Thomas Mann, Morte a Venezia, Mondadori Visconti, Morte a Venezia, film Alberto Moravia, Il conformista, Bompiani Bertolucci, Il conformista, film
Frequency
advisable, not mandatory
Exam mode
If attending, reflections on what was said and seen in class; for non-attending, a discussion of the texts on the syllabus.
Lesson mode
face-to-face lessons and workshops
  • Lesson code1044899
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseLiterature Music Performing Arts
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Duration12 months
  • SSDL-FIL-LET/11
  • CFU6