The Middle Ages on the Silver Screen

Since the end of the Middle Ages, the period has been recreated in art and literature. However, the cinema has defined medieval life more vividly; its images have influenced modern audiences more than any other medium. In 1928, the silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc was deemed so dangerous that it was banned in Britain. How historically accurate have these films been? This course will watch and study films about medieval heroes (historical and fictional), medieval whodunnits, epic battles, and disastrous romances.

Tutor: Cristina Figueredo BA MA PhD

Term: Spring

Day: Wednesday

Start Date: 29 January 2025

Time: 2-4pm

No. of weeks: 8

Full fee: £91

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