Time period? 1919- 1931
The time period that the films such of mr. cqaligans cabbinit were created in Germany shortly after world war 1. to get away from reflecting what it was like at the time and to create something based and focused around story.
What are the characteristics in regards to sets, costumes , lighting, and acting?
The imagery in the films are distorted and have askew angles, pulled expressions and tension. The backgrounds were cartoon like, however they provided a distorted background that twisted the world the actors and actresses were in.
Two different ways of lighting
One colour for a certain scene.
What are the Key themes?
Distortion
Telling a story
Warped minds/views
Suspence
Twisting
What type of film genres were influenced by German Expressionist film?
The genre that was most influenced by the German expressionist films was and is still the horror genre, The tilted angles provide an edge along with the distorted scenes
Discuss how the films of a contemporary film director have been influenced by German expressionist films.
Tim Burtan's style can be seen to heavily influenced by German expressionist films, the distorted forms and background can be seen through his works,
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