Paul Matthew St. Pierre Libri

Focusing on the innovative cinematic techniques of Carl Theodor Dreyer, this examination delves into his unique approach to filmmaking, where his preconceptions shaped the visual narrative. It highlights his collaboration with actors, cinematographers, and crew, revealing how his formal and aesthetic visions were realized on screen. The book provides insights into Dreyer's life and the artistic impact of his work, showcasing his status as a pioneering director in the film industry.

Cinematography in the Weimar Republic argues that the new medium of film was preeminent among the avant-garde art forms that distinguished the cultural renaissance of the Weimar Republic and that within this progressive medium cinematographers were the leading purveyors of the...