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German Film
From the Archives of the Deutsche Kinemathek
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Comprehensive German film history
German Film. From the Archives of the Deutsche Kinemathek offers a captivating journey through the history of German cinema, from the earliest moving images of 1895 to the present day. This richly illustrated volume opens the Deutsche Kinemathek’s archives, illuminating the artistic, technical, political, and social developments that have shaped German film.
In twelve chapters, over 420 essays tell the stories of both celebrated and lesser-known films, paying tribute to the creativity of the many personalities who continue to shape German cinema.
Featuring more than 2,700 items—from unpublished photographs to historic film posters—the book provides a unique look into a vital cultural heritage. The Deutsche Kinemathek, one of the world’s leading institutions for preserving audiovisual history, safeguards this piece of German film legacy for future generations. A must-have for film enthusiasts, history buffs, and fans of German cinema.
- From the archives of the Deutsche Kinemathek
- A thoughtfully edited and beautifully produced heavyweight
- The standard reference on German film history
The DEUTSCHE KINEMATHEK is one of the world’s leading institutions for the collection, preservation, and presentation of audio-visual heritage. Hundreds of thousands of objects are permanently preserved in its archives and are available for research into film and television history. In addition to scripts, photos, posters, costumes and designs, the collection also includes film equipment. The Kinemathek curates film series and exhibitions and restores and digitizes films. Its diverse activities, including installations, publications, educational formats, and conferences, encourage visitors to discover the world of moving images.
About the Author:
Texts by: Rainer Rother, Karin Herbst-Meßlinger, Rolf Aurich, Kristina Jaspers, Peter Mänz
Introduction: Rainer Rother
See the publisher website: Hatje Cantz
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