Expressionism: Nosferatu Vs. The Cabinet Of Dr. Caliga
German Expressionism: “Nosferatu” vs. “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”
German expressionism is a movement that started post World War 1, and before the Second World War. It used a unique technique of shadowing and distinctive camera angles. The films during the movement told stories that mimicked the forbidding reality of the German’s life. For example, in “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” the set design was painted to get the specific diagonals and claustrophobic atmosphere. Throughout the film, the viewer almost experiences the madness that is happening on the set. The music pushes down on your brain, creating a feeling of uneasiness. The monotone music combined with the asymmetrical diagonals represent the mindset of Francis, who is in the
German expressionism is a movement that started post World War 1, and before the Second World War. It used a unique technique of shadowing and distinctive camera angles. The films during the movement told stories that mimicked the forbidding reality of the German’s life. For example, in “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” the set design was painted to get the specific diagonals and claustrophobic atmosphere. Throughout the film, the viewer almost experiences the madness that is happening on the set. The music pushes down on your brain, creating a feeling of uneasiness. The monotone music combined with the asymmetrical diagonals represent the mindset of Francis, who is in the