10 Reasons that make German Cinema Different

Throw the entire cinema from all around the world into a bag and you will still be able to recognize and pick up German movies out of the lot. That’s how unique and distinctive German cinema is. Here are 10 reasons that make this cinema one-of-a-kind from the rest.

1. It regards filmmaking as an Art

Rather than viewing cinema and the processes that go into filmmaking as a business, Germans much like the Europeans, conventionally look at it as an art.

2. German Cinema has a remarkably Creative History

Since German cinema started on a promising note after World War I, the Weimar Republic’s liberal atmosphere got things into motion for al creative disciplines. After this, right from the Weimar Republic all the way to the re-examinations of World War II, filmmakers draw inspiration from a refreshing creative history.

3. It contains some of the best professionals in the Business

German as well as Austrian film actors, directors, and cinematographers are pioneers both in the golden age of German cinema as well as in the new film art. Hollywood would not be what it is today if it wasn’t for these professionals and their contribution.

4. The German language itself draws people in

There is something about the German language and its regional dialects as well as slang that can be uniquely captured in these movies that only adds to the charm. It is a fun way to get acquainted with the language and even brush up on the language.

5. It helps you become culturally fluent

All German movies come with elements that make you more culturally fluent with their traditions, values, routines, and way of thinking. You can also communicate with German friends in a better way.

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6. Gives you an intrinsic perspective of Fascism

Since Germany has experienced dictatorship and almost all kinds of issues and struggles that come with fascism, its cinema is able to meticulously and uniquely bring to light these tussles and offer in-depth understanding through the medium of films.

7. The flourishing of German Expressionist Cinema

German Expressionist cinema aka German Expressionism flourished in a huge way after the battlefield horrors of the war. As a result, some of the most popular silent movies have made their way from German cinema.

8. The horror film genre took a new turn with German Cinema

Filmmakers took the techniques of expressionist painting and theatre and blended them into twisted tales of terror and madness. This led to an all-new invention of what today widely constitutes the typical horror film.

9. It shows off sure shot elements of Cinematic Maturity

The fervid atmosphere of the early 70s brought to light a fantastic period of cinematic maturity. This can be witnessed in the movies that are directed and produced even today.

10. It had time to Rethink and Reinvent

The fall of communism and the end of the cold war led to a breakthrough period where people were forced to rethink. This led to a crisis of confidence in German film making which, in turn, led to better evolved and more comprehensive storylines.

These are a few but some of the major reasons that shaped German cinema for the better and made it the one-of-a-kind experience it feels like today.