Russian Ark & other musings, questions

[Seifer Donna]

Devin,
Many know this film well, but I would not recommend it to high-schoolers
without a lot of historical background.  I suggest the following:
1. Ballad of a Soldier or Ivan's Childhood 1959/1962
2. Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears or Autumn Marathon 1979/1980
3. Burnt by the Sun or Thief 1995/1996

Another approach would be the documentaries by Miroshnichenko 7-Up, etc.
Donna Seifer
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On 2/14/07 7:30 PM, "Devin Browne" <dpbrowne at MAC.COM> wrote:

> Has anyone seen the film Russian Ark?  I've read some reviews and it
> sounds like it gives a general historical overview of Russia (300
> years worth) over the course of an hour and a half.
> 
> It made me start thinking of my high school students (Russian 1, first
> year of a new Russian program).  They know virtually NOTHING about
> Russian history and have only the vaguest idea of Russia's present
> relationship with the US.  Can you suggest an approach to introducing
> some Russian history that wouldn't bore the pants off of a small group
> of inner-city American kids?  I'm really struggling with this.
> 
> Devin
> (aka Divan)
> 
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