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. * GERMAN STUDIES REVIEW * As a scholarly achievement, Brockmann's book displays erudition through its deft integration of manifold strains of academic discourse into a cohesive and compelling study... Critical History of German Film incorporates a prodigious amount of information, informed by the breadth of scholarship on German cinema, and made interesting through Brockmann's own keen acumen and cogent analyses. * DIE UNTERRICHTSPRAXIS/TEACHING GERMAN * Lends itself well to teaching. With its conversational tone and familiar asides, this text is highly accessible both in language and format and recommended for a broad audience. * YEARBOOK OF GERMAN-AMERICAN STUDIES *