Film and Theatre Courses
Welcome to our courses where we take you on a journey through the fascinating world of films and filmmaking, as well as the wonderful world of theatre. From behind-the-scenes insights to in-depth analysis of your favorite movies and plays, we've you covered. Join us as we explore the art and craft of these mediums and discover what makes them such powerful forms of storytelling.
Place as Character: Paris on Film
The City of Love, the City of Light — Paris has long cast its spell on filmmakers. From winding Montmartre streets to grand boulevards and riverside cafés, the city offers more than a backdrop: it becomes a character in its own right.
This course explores how directors use place to shape story and emotion. We’ll look at:
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How Paris influences characters’ choices and relationships
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The moods and meanings that different neighbourhoods evoke
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How locations create opportunities for encounters, drama and discovery
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The way a city can reflect themes of romance, identity, memory and transformation
By examining a selection of films, you’ll see how Paris doesn't simply host the action — it breathes life into it, setting tone, guiding emotion, and enriching the cinematic experience.
Paris in spring is the perfect setting — on screen and in the imagination.
Money on Film
Greed, Scams & Power on Screen
Join Anita as we explore how cinema brings money and the extreme things people do for it, to life. Money itself may not be exciting, but the schemes, ambitions and moral dilemmas it inspires have given us some of the most gripping films ever made.
From the high-flying bravado of The Wolf of Wall Street to small-time scammers in Shepherd’s Bush, filmmakers have long found drama in the worlds of hustlers, financiers and dreamers. Greed, deception, obsession and downfall provide rich material for both satire and tragedy.
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Ruthless traders, charming con-artists and white-collar criminals
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Wealth as temptation, power, corruption — and sometimes redemption
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Moral judgement, downfall and the price of ambition
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Why we love watching rogues, schemers and risk-takers on screen
Cautionary tales, sharp humour and spectacular reversals of fortune abound in cinema’s portrayal of money — making for a fascinating journey through films where cash, character and consequences collide.
🎬 Citizen Kane (1941): Genius, Innovation & Legacy
At just twenty-five years old, Orson Welles achieved what many still consider one of the greatest feats in cinema history. With little experience beyond theatre and radio, he wrote, directed, and starred in Citizen Kane — a film that redefined what cinema could do.
This short course explores why Citizen Kane remains so groundbreaking, and how its innovations still influence filmmakers today.
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The techniques Welles used — deep focus, dramatic lighting, and inventive camera angles
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The inspiration he drew from earlier directors, and how he made their ideas entirely his own
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The film’s satirical bite, its controversial subject matter, and the myths surrounding its production
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The remarkable performances of Welles’ Mercury Theatre troupe
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His later career and the creative risks that followed his early success
More than eighty years later, Citizen Kane still astonishes for its technical mastery, emotional depth, and fearless storytelling. Join us as we explore how a young visionary reshaped cinema — forever.