Perspectives on German Cinema

As German reunification has increased attention to German history and culture, scholarly output devoted to all phases of the history of German film has escalated rapidly. This collection of essays and articles addresses a wide range of historical issues, including the politics of gender and sexuality; the Holocaust; feminism; and Nazi propaganda films. These discussions of dramas and documentaries, filmmakers and artistic ideologies cover all aspects of German cinema, from its silent beginnings to the present day.