i'm taking this class about writing narrative for film, and the mythologies behind the 'hero's journey', which makes large references to jung's work and joseph campbell's work.. i approached the prof after the last class to mention that i felt the narratives being presented and discussed were uniquely male, which is an appropriate reflection of mainstream media, but why was he not making an effort to present more diverse narratives?
he was initially defensive, thinking i was criticizing him, which i wasn't, he's a great prof... but once we got over that he suggested that i make a lecture presentation as my class project. he said he would be willing to let me have a class to show a film of my choice and talk about it....

i'm kind of intimidated by this prospect, not sure if i should feel flattered or resent having the responsibility passed off to me, and trying to work out suitable ideas for a presentation.

i was thinking of showing a film by catherine breillat, perhaps 'romance' or 'the anatomy of hell'. and discuss narrative from a woman's perspective.

i'd be curious to hear any thoughts about this at all... do you think it is too severe, that i'll just scare people, or that it is a good reflection of feminine psychology?.......

anyway, i'm nervous about the idea and any feedback would be helpful.