Read the section in Chapter 4 about films from 1920s Germany. Read the information there about
German Expressionism.What is German Expressionism? What are some of the famous films?
German expressionism is the style that germans felt should be expressed when using film. They used black and white to express color contrast to catch your eye. In German expressionism, you see various things from one extreme to the other. From the sets, to the contrasting colors, to the opposite characters. Some famous films during this time, are The cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Metropolis and Pandora's box.
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