Hoffgen, Maggie
Studying German Cinema
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906733001
- author:
- Hoffgen, Maggie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Auteur
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 16.8 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Film theory & criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Studying German Cinema provides an in-depth exploration of the country's rich film heritage. Spanning over 85 years, from the groundbreaking horror Nosferatu (1922) to the Oscar-winning The Lives of Others (2007), this book examines key films and their cultural and political contexts. Through a chronological approach, it delves into industrial practices, aesthetic approaches, and auteurist traditions in German cinema. Each film is carefully embedded within its historical context, offering a comprehensive overview of Germany's history from the end of World War I to the present day. This book is ideal for students of German and film studies, as well as those with an interest in German cinema.