Enter into the macabre world
of "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari," a silent horror film shot in 1920 by
director Robert Wiene. This was an essential groundwater for German
Expressionism and merged visual style with psychological complexity that
the screen has yet to let go of.
Elements to look out for:
German Expressionist Visuals
Light and Shadows
Unreliable Narrator
Themes of Madness and Authority
Discussion Questions:
- How does the German expressionist set design enhance the atmosphere of the film and the psychological state of its characters?
- How does the unreliable narrator affect your view of what is occurring in the movie?
- Explain the cultural context and influence of this film (think about the time when it was made). Give an example of another movie you've seen that is similar to this film.
- Did you like this movie? Why/Why not?
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