Episode 2 - The History of German and French Interwar Film (with DU Film)
Many Moons Ago: A Podcast by DU HistoryShow Notes
This episode focuses on Poetic Realism and Expressionism in French and German cinema between the two world wars. In France, films from 'Pépé le Moko' to 'Le jour se lève' have been credited with correctly foreseeing the breakout of the Second World War. At a time when France was reeling with the sense of loss after war, Poetic Realism bravely introduced the need for a nationwide self reflection in France. Alongside 'Poetic Realism', this evocative era could not have existed without the Weimar era’s embrace of German Expressionism. Explore Weimar Germany and its cinematic industry in great detail with us. Join DU History and DU Film this week with special guest Barry Nevin (Assistant Lecturer of French in TUD) as we explore how these two era’s of Cinema defined the interwar years and captured the hearts of audiences across Europe.
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