German Expressionism
After world war one:
Germany, new democratic system known unofficially as Weimar republic
Expressionism was a broad artistic movement
Opposite of impressionism
Using artificial set design, elaborate and unnatural
Bold contrasts (film noir)
Distorted and exaggerated settings
Protagonists experience extreme psychological states
The Cabinet of Dr.
Galigari (1920)
Story of fantasy and horror told by a mad man
Sharply angled, one of the most famous expressionist films
Became evident in psychological dramas and horrors
First Vampire Film
Nosferatu, A symphony of Horror (1922)
Low camera, makeup, costume create eerie mis-en-scene
Metropolis
Fritz Lang
Most influential science fiction movies of all time
Vast sets, extras and special effects
Almost bankrupt UFA film company
Influenced, Blade runner (1982), Tim Burton’s Batman
Faust (1926)
Faust is a German Expressionist film from the late 20's, it uses a combination of stark contrasts and bold stage makeup to stand out against western film conventions of its time. Film genres most influenced by German expressionist film are psychological dramas, horrors and thrillers.
The Crow (1994)
Director Alex Proyas
The Crow is a contemporary film influenced by German expressionist films. Alex Proyas had a very similar style to Tim Burton, with links being drawn to Batman, Edward Scissor hands and Sweeney Todd through Brandon Lee's character in The Crow.
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| The Dark City, another Alex Proyas film |
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