Germany

This new volume in Intellect's Directory of World Cinema series provides an exciting representative sample of key films from the main periods in German film history, from pre?WW1 to contemporary 1980s and present?day. It also includes a good coverage of East German films, many of which are becoming available on DVD for the first time and are under?represented in existing scholarship. Through the structure of the volume and the introductory sections, the volume provides correspondences and comparisons across the different time periods, mentioned through the way in which genres are adapted developed according to historical circumstances. This will allow readers to understand how work across the history of a national cinema. Introductory essays establish key players and explore important genres, in addition to drama, comedy, thriller/horror, action and war film the volume will also include entries on German?specific genres such as Expressionist film, Mountain films, and the Heimat film of the post?war period as well as Feminist/ Women's cinema. Reviews and case studies analyze individual titles in considerable depth. For the film studies scholar, or for all those who love German cinema and want to learn more, Directory of World Cinema: Germany will be an essential companion.