A Critical History of German Film, Second Edition

Professor Stephen Brockmann

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Camden House Inc
15 April 2020

Theory of art; Film, TV & Radio; Film theory & criticism; Cultural studies

Series: Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture

From early masterpieces such as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) and Metropolis (1927) to the post-1945 films of Fassbinder, Herzog, and Wenders, German film constitutes a crucial part of the history of world cinema. It helped to shape Hollywood cinema and had a major impact on other cinemas as well. This tried and tested book, popular in college classrooms and among general-interest readers, is the most comprehensive and readable introduction to the history of German cinema, specifically designed to meet the needs of those who want a comprehensible, accessible introduction to the subject. There is no other book that covers the history of German cinema in the same depth and also explores the genesis and meaning of the most important masterpieces in German film history. It does so in chapters devoted to each of thirty-two individual films and in seven interchapters that provide context for historical periods from early German cinema to postunification. The book now appears in an improved, expanded, and up-to-date second edition that covers five additional films, expands the coverage of women's cinema, and brings the history of filmmaking in Germany up to the present moment. The book is specifically designed to appeal to cinema aficionados and for use in college classrooms, where it has been greeted with acclaim by students and teachers alike.

Stephen Brockmann is Professor of German at Carnegie Mellon University.

By: Professor Stephen Brockmann
Imprint: Camden House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: v. 207
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781571133267
ISBN 10: 1571133267
Series: Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture
Pages: 696
Publication Date: 15 April 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Associate professor of German, Carnegie Mellon University.

Reviews for A Critical History of German Film, Second Edition

Brockmann's analysis of films that are both representative and accessible results in a text that offers the kind of broad understanding of German film history that is a prerequisite for further work in the field. As a result, [the book] can serve as an ideal text for teaching. Its strength lies precisely in its breadth: it is an engagingly and clearly written introduction to the distinct periods of German film history and the key moments and significance of some of the best-known films belonging to that history. . . . Th[e] second edition . . . only increases the usefulness of the text for those looking for an introduction to the field as well as those engaged in teaching the material. -- Anjeana K. Hans * GERMAN STUDIES REVIEW *