Metropolis to M: Fritz Lang’s Cinematic Legacy

A Deep Dive into the Genius Behind German Expressionism and Film Noir

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Buch | Hardcover
280 Seiten
2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-43825-6 (ISBN)

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Metropolis to M: Fritz Lang’s Cinematic Legacy - Hans Flemming
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From the futuristic skyscrapers of Metropolis to the haunting shadows of M, Fritz Lang remains one of the most innovative filmmakers of the 20th century. In Metropolis to M: Fritz Lang's Cinematic Legacy, renowned film historian Hans Flemming takes readers on a captivating journey through the life and work of a visionary director who continually redefined the boundaries of cinema.This book delves into Lang's rise in the vibrant Berlin of the Weimar Republic, where masterpieces like Metropolis and Dr. Mabuse shaped the German Expressionist movement. It traces his path to the United States, where he revolutionized Hollywood with Film Noir classics such as The Big Heat. Through in-depth analyses and vivid storytelling, Flemming explores Lang's groundbreaking technical innovations, iconic visual style, and the profound themes that define his films: power, morality, and the fragility of human existence.Combining historical insight with little-known anecdotes, this book pays tribute to the "Architect of Shadows" and offers a fresh perspective on his enduring influence on cinematic art.Step into the world of Fritz Lang and uncover the genius of a man who changed the course of film history forever.
Erscheint lt. Verlag 28.11.2024
Verlagsort Dietikon
Sprache englisch
Maße 148 x 210 mm
Gewicht 541 g
Themenwelt Kunst / Musik / Theater Film / TV
Schlagworte cinematic legacy • Dystopian films • Film noir • Fritz Lang • German Expressionism • Hollywood Classics • iconic directors • Metropolis • silent film era • visionary filmmaker • Weimar Cinema
ISBN-10 3-384-43825-6 / 3384438256
ISBN-13 978-3-384-43825-6 / 9783384438256
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