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1.4 — G.W. Pabst & the German Left: When Pictures Got Political

1.4 — G.W. Pabst & the German Left: When Pictures Got Political

FromThe Haunted Screen


1.4 — G.W. Pabst & the German Left: When Pictures Got Political

FromThe Haunted Screen

ratings:
Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Aug 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In a political environment as combustible as the Weimar Republic, it was only a matter of time before the country’s Kinos became venues for ideological warfare. G.W. Pabst was on the frontlines, firing broadsides against nationalism (Kameradschaft), capitalism (The Threepenny Opera), and the patriarchy (Pandora’s Box). But even in the face of a rising fascism, the German left threatened to tear itself apart.For show notes and other supporting information, click here.
Released:
Aug 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Haunted Screen is a narrative podcast about film, history, and the places they intersect. Incorporating extensive research and archival interviews, Professor Travis Mushett explores key movements in global cinema through engaging audio storytelling that appeals to both hardcore cinephiles and casual moviegoers. The first season—"From Caligari to Hitler"—investigates the chaotic, creative world of Weimar Germany. Thanks to our official sponsor, FUJIFILM North America!