German Culture through Film: An Introduction to German Cinema is an English-language text that serves equally well in courses on modern German film, in courses on general film studies, in courses that incorporate film as a way to study culture, and as an engaging resource for scholars, students, and devotees of cinema and film history. In its second edition, German Culture through Film expands on the first edition, providing additional chapters with context for understanding the era in which the featured films were produced. Thirty-three notable German films are arranged in seven chronological chapters, spanning key moments in German film history, from the silent era to the present.
For additional film resources visit Reinhard Zachau's German film website.
Download a PDF of the Table of Contents, with the full list of films covered in the book.
eBook available for $29.95. Click HERE for more information about Hackett eBooks.
German Culture through Film: An Introduction to German Cinema is an English-language text that serves equally well in courses on modern German film, in courses on general film studies, in courses that incorporate film as a way to study culture, and as an engaging resource for scholars, students, and devotees of cinema and film history.
In its second edition, German Culture through Film expands on the first edition, providing additional chapters with context for understanding the era in which the featured films were produced. Thirty-three notable German films are arranged in seven chronological chapters, spanning key moments in German film history, from the silent era to the present. Each chapter begins with an introduction that focuses on the history and culture surrounding films of the relevant period. Sections within chapters are each devoted to one particular film, providing film credits, a summary of the story, background information, an evaluation, questions and activities to encourage diverse interpretations, a list of related films, and bibliographical information on the films discussed.
Additional Resources:
Reinhard Zachau's German film website: Featuring companion resources and information on the films covered in the textbook.
Film and Chapter Contents:
The films are not included with the purchase of the book but are readily available for purchase or rental via Amazon, iTunes, school libraries and other sources.
Chapter I. Weimar Film 1919–1933
Introduction
Chapter II. Weimar Sound Film 1929–1933
Introduction
Chapter III. Nazi Film 1933–1945
Introduction
Chapter IV. Postwar Film 1945–1949
Introduction
Chapter V. East German Film 1949–1989
Introduction
Chapter VI. West German Film 1950–1989
Introduction
Chapter VII. German Film after 1989
Introduction
Download a PDF of the Table of Contents, with the full list of films covered in the book.