Generic histories of German cinema
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Offers a fresh approach to German film studies by tracing key genres -- including horror, the thriller, Heimat films, and war films -- over the course of German cinema history
Jaimey Fisher Books
This author explores the intersection of history, culture, and digital media. Their work often delves into themes of youth, reconstruction, and transformation within the German context following World War II. Through critical analysis, they offer unique perspectives on the evolution of German society and its cultural representations in literature and visual media.
Disciplining Germany
Youth, Reeducation, and Reconstruction after the Second World War
- 388 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The book explores how the Nazi regime's focus on youth shaped political and social structures during Hitler's rule. After the war, intellectuals and creators used youthful imagery to confront Germany's troubling past. By examining themes of youth, education, and crime, postwar Germans sought to reclaim agency in the face of Allied reeducation efforts. This narrative highlights the struggle to reconcile recent history while navigating occupation and shaping the future of the nation.
Christian Petzold
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Jaimey Fisher, an associate professor specializing in German and Cinema and Technocultural Studies at UC Davis, explores themes of youth and reeducation in his academic work. His previous publication, "Disciplining Germany," delves into the processes of reconstruction in post-World War II Germany, highlighting the complexities of societal transformation during that era.