Nicholas G. Schlegel
German Popular Cinema and the Rialto Krimi Phenomenon: Dark Eyes of London
German Popular Cinema and the Rialto Krimi Phenomenon: Dark Eyes of London
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German Popular Cinema and the Rialto Krimi Phenomenon: Dark Eyes of London explores the Kriminalfilme, or Krimis, based on Edgar Wallace novels released by Rialto Film between 1959 and 1972. It analyzes how these thrillers nurtured a convalescing film industry and provided national entertainment, canonizing Rialto's Krimi productions. It surveys their legacy, global influence, decline, and migration to television in the 1970s.
Format: Hardback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books
German Popular Cinema and the Rialto Krimi Phenomenon: Dark Eyes of London delves into the realm of Kriminalfilme, also known as Krimis, which were based on the novels of English author Edgar Wallace and released by Rialto Film between 1959 and 1972. This period marked a significant era in German popular cinema, enjoying extraordinary popularity among the German public. In his analysis, Nicholas G. Schlegel explores the profound impact of this group of West German thrillers on the film industry and the nation as a whole. Not only did they contribute to the revival of the German film industry after the devastation of World War II, but they also provided unparalleled national entertainment. Schlegel examines the historical genesis, aesthetic characteristics, and social reception of Rialto's Krimi productions, elevating them to the status of cultural icons. He conducts a comprehensive survey of the Krimis' enduring legacy, their global influence, their inevitable decline, and their eventual migration to television in the 1970s, where they continued to thrive but adopted a more somber tone. This book holds immense value for scholars and enthusiasts of film, television, history, and German culture, offering valuable insights into the evolution and significance of this genre.
Weight: 522g
Dimension: 228 x 159 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498570725
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