ISBN-13
9781785335136
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Publication Date
01 April 2017
Age Range
NA - NA years
Dimensions
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.73 CM
Shipping Weight
0.44 Kg
Pages
322
Language
English
Grade Level
NA - NA
The beginning of filmmaking in the German colonies coincided with colonialism itself coming to a standstill. Scandals and economic stagnation in the colonies demanded a new and positive image of their value for Germany. By promoting business and establishing a new genre within the fast growing film industry, films of the colonies were welcomed by organizations such as the Deutsche Kolonialgesellschaft (German Colonial Society). The films triggered patriotic feelings but also addressed the audience as travelers, explorers, wildlife protectionists, and participants in unique cultural events. This book is the first in-depth analysis of colonial filmmaking in the Wilhelmine Era.