Browse Hierarchy FLM6207: Film and Ethics

Engaging with the so-called `ethical turn¿ of film studies in recent decades, this module explores the moral agency of cinema¿s protagonists, creators and viewers. One strand examines the ethical conundrums faced by documentary and essay filmmakers. A second strand traces the moral trajectories of fictional characters and reflects on the significance of films that avoid judging them. The third strand considers the commitment of film crews and casts, often expressed through physical stamina, to telling truthful stories, and a fourth discusses the ethical positioning of spectators.