Film Flashcards
What was very popular in most countries in the 1930s?
The cinema
Who controlled all of the films made in Germany?
Joseph Goebbels the Nazi propaganda minister
What did the Nazis soon realise?
Realised that film was better placed as a means of entertainment and relaxation rather than a method of brainwashing and propaganda
What was carefully controlled?
Content of the film
What films were banned and what new films were produced?
Some American films were banned and many German films were produced.
What were most German films?
Most were adventure stories, comedies or love stories
What Film was there always and when was it shown?
There Was always a news reel film news of the week that was shown before every film.
How did they ensure that everyone watched the newsreel?
Cinema goers werd not allowed entry in after the news reel
What did the newsreel/news of the week help to do?
Nazis could spread their message including how low unemployment was and who have been arrested by the Gestapo
What Films encouraged best support?
Those simply for entertainment purposes
What was it clear that?
It was clear that the overt propaganda films did not work
