German Expressionism

German Expressionism Nonstarter vs.. The console of Dry. Calamari German expressionism is a movement that started post World War 1, and before the Second World War. It utilize a unique technique of shadowing and distinctive camera angles. The films during the movement told stories that mimicked the forbidding reality of the Germans life. For example, in The cabinet of Dry. Calamari, 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 round-backed diagonals represent the mindset of Francis, who is in the insane asylum. The overall film presents a horror-like impression. The film Nonstarter similarly falls into the category of German Expressionism.However, it is more sped-up and includes several montages, especially during the scene with Count oarl ock. Nonstarter like, The console of Dry. Calamari takes on similar traits of darkness and delusion. The directors partaking in such a movement often used it as a cry for help, considering the after math of WWW for Germany. Nonstarter uses any shadowing techniques personally, I think they symbolize the issues the society was going through with humiliation and disease.Count Oarlock, throughout the beginning of the film was just now seen in shadows, and the first time the viewer sees Oarlock is the first time Hotter encounters him at gate of the mansion. Oarlock plays the part as the cursed vampire well it adds the finishing detail to the film of German Expressionism. The Cabinet of Dry. Calamari and Nonstarter take on a deeper meaning than what is shown on the screen. They include a circumstances if inner thoughts and emotions that can allude to the general public of Germany at the time.