The Haunted Screen: German Film After World War I
In this film essay, critic Peter Buchka explores the German cinema of the 1920s, ranging from the disquieting images of Fritz Lang's Metropolis to the castrating sexuality of Marlene Dietrich in Die Blaue Engel. The program provides an introduction to Weimar cinema, with Buchka's essay narrated over the images from film clips of 1920s era German films.
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The Haunted Screen: German Film After World War I
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1998
Runtime
1h 1m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
The Haunted Screen: German Film After World War I
Production Companies
BR, Kick Film
Director
Peter Buchka
Description
In this film essay, critic Peter Buchka explores the German cinema of the 1920s, ranging from the disquieting images of Fritz Lang's Metropolis to the castrating sexuality of Marlene Dietrich in Die Blaue Engel. The program provides an introduction to Weimar cinema, with Buchka's essay narrated over the images from film clips of 1920s era German films.
