David Robinson

Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (BFI Film Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781844576494
author:: David Robinson
format:: Paperback
publisher:: British Film Institute
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 13.5 x 0.3 x 17.8 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory
Condition:: New
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Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari by David Robinson is a reevaluation of the 1920 German Expressionist film that continues to influence cinema today. This second edition features a new introduction and original cover artwork, shedding new light on the film's significance within the European revival of Gothic at the turn of the twentieth century. The book delves into the history and reception of Caligari, challenging long-held assumptions about its production and impact. Robinson investigates the status and significance of the single surviving copy of the original script, which came to light in the late 1980s. By examining this rare document, Robinson reconstructs a fascinating detective story that redefines our understanding of Expressionist art. With its unique blend of carnival spectacle and psychological thriller elements, Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari remains a landmark of German cinema. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in film history, Expressionist art, or the cultural context of early twentieth-century Europe.

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