Historical Dictionary of German Cinema (Volume 24) (Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts, 24)

German film is diverse and multi-faceted; its history includes five distinct German governments (Wilhelmine Germany, the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the German Democratic Republic), two national industries (Germany and Austria), and a myriad of styles and production methods. Paradoxically, the political disruptions that have produced these distinct film eras, as well as the natural inclination of artists to rebel and create new styles, allow for the construction of a narrative of German film. While the disjuncture generates distinct points of separation, it also highlights continuities between the ruptures. Outlining the richness of German film, the Historical Dictionary of German Cinema covers mainstream, alternative, and experimental film from 1895 to the present through a chronology, introductory essay, appendix of the 100 most significant German films, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on directors, actors, films, cinematographers, composers, producers, and major historical events that greatly affected the direction and development of German cinema. The book's broad canvas will lead students and scholars of cinema to appreciate the complex nature of German film. The History Of German Film Is Diverse And Multifaceted, Considering The Five Distinct German Governments (wilhelmine Germany, Weimar Republic, Third Reich, Federal Republic Of Germany, And German Democratic Republic) And Two National Identities (germany And Austria) Of The Past 120 Years. Paradoxically, The Political Disruptions, As Well As The Natural Inclination Of Artists To Rebel And Create New Styles, Has Allowed For The Construction Of A German Film Narrative. Disjuncture Generates Distinct Points Of Separation And Also Highlights Continuities Between The Ruptures. Historical Dictionary Of German Cinema Examines The History Of German Cinema Through A Chronology, An Introduction, A Bibliography, And Hundreds Of Cross-referenced Dictionary Entries On Directors, Actors, Classic Films, Major Cinematographers, Composers, And Producers.--jacket. Editor's Foreword / Jon Woronoff -- Preface -- Acronyms And Abbreviations -- Chronology -- Introduction -- The Dictionary -- The 100 Most Significant German Films. Robert C. Reimer, Carol J. Reimer. Includes Filmography: P. 333-337. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 339-466). ISBN-13: 9780810856233 # Publisher: The Scarecrow Press,Inc. # Number Of Pages: 520 # Publication Date: 2008-02-28