The Weimar Republic era in Germany took place from 1919-1933 and was considered the Golden Age of German cinema. It was a time of free expression and open thinking for artists, and eventually pushed many of them to leave the country and explore their talents outside of Germany. Famous director Fritz Lang and screen writer Billy Wilder were two of many exiles, migrating toward freedom and eventually ending their journey in Hollywood. Nazi Germany, also known as the Third Reich, was a period in German history from 1933 to 1945, when the country was governed by a dictatorship under the control of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. In 1933 Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor and the Nazis systematically began to take control over Germany by removing …show more content…
The film has a tremendous energy filled with flags waving, soldiers saluting, women and children waving while happily marching together. The film expresses love and pride for the country. A dark side of nationalism, militarism and Nazism is not seen. Instead Riefenstahl’s vision is idealistic in a sense, causing the viewer to wish they were there. She filmed endless marching men who did not even carry guns, with orchestral music to match. The seemingly innocent army has organized energy and displays discipline and sacrifice, remarkably without any weapons. It is important to remember that documentaries don’t document just an event, they also document the perception of an event, and that perception is enacted in the film itself. While Riefenstahl uses editing techniques and upbeat music to paint a happy scene of positive energy and patriotism, the film has an eerie element that constitutes the truth behind it. Hitler is celebrated as a savior in the film and embraced as a social phenomenon, when the rest of the world knows him to be a truly evil mastermind with a seductive
When asked to write about an important activist who has demonstrated protest, I immediately drifted towards a Hispanic and/or feminist activist. Various names came across my mind initially such as Cesar Chavez and Joan Baez but as a later discussion in class concluded, there are numerous others who are rarely highlighted for their activism and struggles, which lead to me researching more. In my research I came across Dolores Huerta, an American labor leader and civil rights activist, who I felt was an underdog and brushed over activist in the Hispanic community.
In Germany during the 1930's, Adolf Hitler rose through the ranks of the Nazi Party, eventually becoming the “fuhrer”, or leader of Germany. As of then, the German people were still embittered by the loss of their national pride from the First World War. The result of the First World War was that Germany
Lisa Cholodenko is best known for her award-winning short film Dinner Party (1997) and her film High Art (1997) in which she won the National Society of Film Critics. However Cholodenko’s biggest accomplishment was her 2010 movie called The Kids Are All Right, nominated for four Academy Awards (this included Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay), Lisa Cholodenko won two Golden Globes including Best Picture, in comedy, and Best Actress. Coming along way from winning a film critic award to be winning awards from two of the biggest and most popular award shows show how Cholodenko’s career gradually became more successful.
It has long been disputed that Leni Riefenstahl's 'Triumph of The Will,' is neither art or propaganda. Whether it is one, the other, or perhaps both at once, the film's acclaimed cinematography, known and respected worldwide, was the vehicle in which Hitler became Germany's God. Regardless of Leni's personal or impersonal associations with the Nazi Party, Triumph of The Will undoubtedly played a vital role in persuading a nation. Set in the bountiful city of Nuremberg, Triumph of The Will encapsulates the 1934 Nazi Party Rally. Hitler's former appointment in 1933 saw the abolishment of democracy and the guaranteed rights of German citizens. In order to actualise his complete control at such an extraordinary time, it was essential for Hitler
The Nazis are not portrayed in a good or friendly manner throughout the entire movie, especially during the La Marseillaise scene. When the German soldiers, led by Strasser, begin to sing their patriotic song, ?Die Wacht am Rhein? in French territory, it does not sit well with the French patriots. This singing represents the German invasion of France in their government, culture and territory because the Germans come into foreign land with their military and control all aspects of society. The movie depicts the soldiers as drunk and tone-dea...
Lola was the most prominent student to graduate from PWST, the most prestigious Performing Arts university in Krakow, Poland. At 21 she caught the attention of renowned director, Kazimir Wodejko who cast her as Solange in Jean Genet's The Maids and then as Ophelia which won her awards and recognition as a leading lady.
Rosa parks was a phenomenal woman whom played a tremendous part in our history. Rosa Parks was a woman who had changed our history for the best. She was a woman of authority and because of her, our world has changed from segregation to everyone was combined no matter your race, color, or the way you looked.
Feminism, the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men. For many years there has been sexual discrimination towards women, specifically in the work field. Women struggle fighting for the fair treatment and pay they deserve. One particular strong woman who fights everyday for woman’s rights is Gloria Steinem. Steinem is known to be an American feminist, journalist, and social political activist.
This is Jimson Heng from T2B2 and I will be talking about Leni Riefenstahl, a German film director, photographer, actress and dancer who was most well known for directing the Nazi Party propaganda film, Triumph of the Will, and for being the first female film director to achieve critical acclaim.
Director Mark Herman presents a narrative film that attests to the brutal, thought-provoking Nazi regime, in war-torn Europe. It is obvious that with Herman’s relatively clean representation of this era, he felt it was most important to resonate with the audience in a profound and philosophical manner rather than in a ruthlessness infuriating way. Despite scenes that are more graphic than others, the films objective was not to recap on the awful brutality that took place in camps such as the one in the movie. The audience’s focus was meant to be on the experience and life of a fun-loving German boy named Bruno. Surrounding this eight-year-old boy was conspicuous Nazi influences. Bruno is just an example of a young child among many others oblivious of buildings draped in flags, and Jewis...
After the fall of Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1918, and before the rise of Adolf Hitler as Chancellor in 1933, Germany experienced a great freedom in arts (Cummings). Artists came forward with presentations representing the turmoil and strife caused by the uncertain Weimar Republic that held power in between these two oppressive regimes.
The evolution of Bauhaus has been a significant impact to the design world, as it marks the infamous modern characteristics that remain imperative as a distinct design language; currently influencing designers even till this day. Including the young designer, Marianne Brandt, who was one of the students who successfully merged the two worlds of industry and design together with her work from Weimar and Dessau Bauhaus. Brandt, a German designer, was traditionally trained as a formal painter in the Grand Ducal College of Arts. While experiencing a Bauhaus exhibition in Germany, she was highly enthralled by the majority of the work that she was able to relinquish her earlier artistic philosophies, as well as her earlier expressionistic paintings in order to perpetually alter her design perspective. Hence, Brandt began her journey as a student in the metal workshop in Weimar Bauhaus under Laszlo Moholy-Nagy in 1923. Although she
In 1933 Adolf Hitler was chosen as Chancellor of Germany by president Paul von Hindenburg. With this, the Nazi party came to power. Originally called the National Socialist German Workers party (Nazi for short), the Nazi party emphasized how Laissez-faire capitalism, economic liberalism, and democracy failed in government. The National Socialists stressed the importance of the impeccability of the German race. Although they had very determined ideas, The Nazi party began as a relatively small group in 1918. But coming into the 1930’s this was not the case. The widespread use of propaganda and radio broadcasting were instrumental to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi party.
The 1920’s were a bleak period for Germany due to the aftermath of World War 1 and the acceptance and enforcement of Article 231. The restrictions and economic crises were enough to lead Adolf Hitler to take a stand for Germany and its citizens and attempt to overthrow the Weimar Republic. Hitler led 2,000 German Nazi soldiers into Beer Hall to make his attempt. Though his attempt failed, Hitler started a movement that would change Germany forever. This lead to the creation of his work Mein Kampf, the Nazi Party, and Germany’s 3rd Reich.
Sigmund Freud, probably the most famous psychologist and most controversial of the twentieth century, has helped shaped how we consider our views of the world. His theories bring forth a new kind of thinking to the psychology world and show why we think them. It’s a way many don’t think but may put forth the reasoning to it. There are many though that think Freud was just another crazy psychologist that was on drugs. Though his many proofs behind his major theories such as: the conscious and unconscious mind, the Id, Ego, and Superego, psychosexual theory, and others as well, can prove why it wasn’t just a drug trip Freud was on.