Weimar Cinema and After: Germany's Historical Imaginary by Thomas Elsaesser

Weimar Cinema and After: Germany's Historical Imaginary

Thomas Elsaesser

480 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative slow-paced
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Weimar Cinema and After: Germany's Historical Imaginary by Thomas Elsaesser is a enlightening read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of film, history, and culture, particularly those interested in exploring the complex and multifaceted nature of national identity, the power of media to shape collective memory, and the enduring legacy of Weimar cinema's innovative and influential works.

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German cinema of the 1920s is still regarded as one of the 'golden ages' of world cinema. Films such as The Cabinet of Dr Caligari, Dr Mabuse the Gambler, Nosferatu, Metropolis, Pandora's Box and The Blue Angel have long been canonised as classics...

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