German Popular Cinema and the Rialto Krimi Phenomenon: Dark Eyes of London

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, provided national entertainment, and canonized Rialto Krimi productions. It surveys their legacy, global influence, decline, and migration to television in the 1970s.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
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, gaining immense 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. Not only did they contribute to the revival of the German cinema, but they also provided unparalleled entertainment and solidified Rialto's Krimi productions as historical landmarks in terms of their aesthetic qualities and societal reception. Schlegel conducts a comprehensive survey of the Krimis' enduring legacy, their global influence, their eventual decline, and their transition 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.

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, gaining immense 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. Not only did they contribute to the revival of the German cinema, but they also provided unparalleled entertainment and solidified Rialto's Krimi productions as historical landmarks in terms of their aesthetic qualities and societal reception. Schlegel conducts a comprehensive survey of the Krimis' enduring legacy, their global influence, their eventual decline, and their transition 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: 363g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498570749