Nation and Identity in the New German Cinema: Homeless at Home

by Inga Scharf

Book Overview

In this original study, Scharf investigates issues of national identity in films of the New German Cinema. Using a cultural studies analysis, Scharf argues that the conflict between this generation of critical filmmakers and their 'German-ness' translate into feature films that construct, and are pervaded by, a sense of "homelessness" at home.

As the first cultural studies investigation of this cinematic movement, the book challenges...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415878446
• ISBN13: 9780415878449
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"