The relationship between film and politics is eminent. Besides their entertainment value, films can depict political realities, educate viewers and even challenge their worldviews. In this course films are used to help students explore various political themes, motivate them to deepen their knowledge in international relations and equip them with skills to apply political science concepts to films and real-life events. Through a combination of readings and films, the course covers political topics including the causes and consequences of wars, nuclear deterrence, totalitarianism, foreign interventions, the human costs of political violence and moral dilemmas occurring at the individual and state levels. The course is not design to make students experts of film or film history, but rather to encourage students' critical thinking and ability to learn from and apply their knowledge of political concepts to different creative milieu.

The relationship between film and politics is eminent. Besides their entertainment value, films can depict political realities, educate viewers and even challenge their worldviews. In this course films are used to help students explore various political themes, motivate them to deepen their knowledge in international relations and equip them with skills to apply political science concepts to films and real-life events. Through a combination of readings and films, the course covers political topics including the causes and consequences of wars, nuclear deterrence, totalitarianism, foreign interventions, the human costs of political violence and moral dilemmas occurring at the individual and state levels. The course is not design to make students experts of film or film history, but rather to encourage students' critical thinking and ability to learn from and apply their knowledge of political concepts to different creative milieu.