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German Silent Cinema Flashcards

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What are the three main kinds of films in German Silent Cinema?

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They are Expressionism films, street films and chamber films.

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What are the examples of Expressionism films?

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligary (1920) - Robert Weine
Nosferatu 1923 F W Murnau
Metropolis 1927 Fritz Lang

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What is the major movie studio in Germany at this time?

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Ufa produced 600 movies/year

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What are the examples of “Street films”?

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The Joyless Street 1925 G. W. Pabst

Pandora’s Box 1929 G. W. Pabst

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What are the examples of Chamber films?

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The Last Laugh 1924 F W Murnau

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Who is the main actor in The Last Laugh?

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Emil Jannings

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