From Caligari to Hitler (2015)

Embarking on a captivating journey through the age of early German Cinema, 'From Caligari to Hitler' is a resounding cinematic narrative that reverberates with the social and cultural upheaval of the Weimar Republic (1918-1933). This film takes you into the heart of Europe's most influential classics, including 'Metropolis' (1927), 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' (1920), 'M' (1931), 'Nosferatu' (1922), 'People on Sunday' (1930), and 'Berlin, Symphony of a Metropolis' (1927). The narrative weaves itself around the monumental figures who crafted the 'collective spirit' of this era. Central to this tale are Siegfried Kracauer, the celebrated sociologist who penned the seminal book 'From Caligari to Hitler' (1947), and Fritz Lang, the most adaptable of all Weimar directors. This exploration of film's role as a cultural tool is illuminated by the presence of other luminaries - Marlene Dietrich, Louise Brooks, Emil Jannings, and directors like G.W.Pabst and F.W. Murnau. You'll also encounter writers such as Billy Wilder, who together, helped shape the transformative art of cinema. 'From Caligari to Hitler' is more than a film; it is an immersive experience that echoes the bygone era's heartbeats, narrating the compelling transition of German cinema, from its birth in the crucible of social change to its evolution under the shadow of the inevitable political storm.

From Caligari to Hitler is a documentary movie featuring Rüdiger Suchsland.

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