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An overview of german expressionism in cinema, a cinematic movement that emerged in the aftermath of world war i. It discusses the key characteristics of german expressionist films, including their themes of mental illness, possession, and terrifying facial expressions, as well as their distinctive visual style featuring dramatic lighting, shadows, and distorted forms. The document also introduces two of the most prominent german expressionist directors, fritz lang and friedrich murnau, and highlights some of their seminal works, such as nosferatu and the cabinet of doctor caligari. This information could be useful for students studying film history, german cinema, or the broader cultural and artistic developments of the early 20th century.
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ALESSANDRO BEGGIORA
HISTORY
Was born after WW
Germany
and cruelty
1920: first projection
movie
DIRECTORS
FRITZ LANG
1916-1918: begins his career
Destiny, The monster of Dusseldorf,
Metropolis
MOVIES
NOSFER
ATU
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