
Thomas Elsaesser
June 22, 1943 – December 4, 2019
Thomas Elsaesser was a German film historian and professor of Film and Television Studies at the University of Amsterdam. His work focused on understanding post-war and contemporary cinema. Elsaesser primarily explored the intricate relationship between film and culture, investigating how cinema reflects broader societal and historical contexts. He also delved into the influence of modernity on the art of filmmaking.
2012Metropolis
2015Film Theory