Cultural And Generational Tensions

Question 1

What does ‘Das neue Kino’ mean ?

Answer 1

‘New German Cinema’

Question 2

When was Das neue Kino set up and what did it focus on ?

Answer 2

1962
The ‘unassimilated past’ of Nazi Germany or the social problems of the FRG

Question 3

Give 2 examples of ‘new German cinema’

Answer 3

Alexander Kluges ‘yesterdays girl’ (1966)
Volley Schlondorffs ‘young Torless’ (1966) examined German persecution of the Jews.

Question 4

Until the 1960s what was the most popular film genre in Germany ?

Answer 4

Heimatfilm (homeland film) - films about Germany

Question 5

When was ‘the inability to mourn published’ ?

Answer 5

1967

Question 6

Which year is year zero ?

Answer 6

1945

Question 7

Give an example of different cultures in the American vs British zone ?

Answer 7

British zone- William shakespeare
American zone- Hollywood

Question 8

Describe Heimatfilm (homeland film) genre

Answer 8

About Germany
Set in beautiful rural locations with escapist romantic plots- a contrast to the binged cities and economic and political problems of everyday life