Visconti and the German dream: Romanticism, Wagner and the Nazi catastrophe in film

"This book explores the complex relationship between themes and ideals of German Romanticism; their impact on the Third Reich catastrophe; how the German Romantic movement led to Nazism, and contrasts the ways in which filmmakers have presented this continuum. Works discussed are Richard Wagner...

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Main Author: Huckvale, David (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2012
In:Year: 2012
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Visconti, Luchino 1906-1976 / Romance (Motif) / National Socialism (Motif) / Film
B Wagner, Richard 1813-1883 / Reception / Italy / Film
Further subjects:B Motion pictures and music
B Visconti, Luchino (1906-1976) Criticism and interpretation
B Motion Pictures (Germany) History 20th century
B Romanticism (Germany) History 20th century
B Romanticism (Germany) History 19th century
B Motion pictures and literature
B Motion picture music History and criticism
B Fascism and culture (Germany)
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Summary:"This book explores the complex relationship between themes and ideals of German Romanticism; their impact on the Third Reich catastrophe; how the German Romantic movement led to Nazism, and contrasts the ways in which filmmakers have presented this continuum. Works discussed are Richard Wagner, Thomas Mann, Friedrich Nietzsche, Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, Ken Russell, Tony Palmer and others"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-216) and index -- Includes filmography
ISBN:0786470305