The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Dejah 2022-04-21 09:02:28

Through the nightmare memories of a psychopath, the film recounts the life of Caligari, who is a doctor of psychology and a murderer, and is a masterpiece of expressionism. The characteristic of its expressionism does not lie in the absurdity of the plot, but is mainly reflected in the unique...

Bryana 2022-03-25 09:01:10

When "Dr. Caligari" began filming in 1919, Germany was in the throes of post-war misery. There was widespread dissatisfaction with the political authority and popular obedience to authority that had dragged Germany into a terrible war. This is the important ideological background that prompted Carl...

Isac 2022-01-03 08:01:11

The masterpiece of expressionism, NB setting, NB lighting, the play is also very good, especially the dispelling of the text in Act VI. There are two versions of the soundtrack which are quite interesting. Now it seems that the only thing that cannot be tolerated is the "slowness as beauty" in the performance. This is due to the tradition of stage plays, and there is no problem with exaggerated performances. In addition, the continuity of the lens is not very good, and it is often not connected when it is close.

Ruby 2022-04-24 07:01:14

German Expressionism. Watch it when it's quiet, and read simple English subtitles. I'm influenced by this movie.