Weimar Cinema and After

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Focusing on the influential German cinema of the 1920s, the book explores how iconic films like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu reflect a nation grappling with its identity post-World War I. It examines the works of renowned directors such as Fritz Lang and F.W. Murnau, highlighting their commentary on fascism and national trauma. Elsaesser challenges traditional interpretations of genres like "Nazi Cinema" and "film noir," proposing innovative frameworks for understanding these movements as significant contributions to global visual culture.