This study explores the distinctive qualities of the cinematic medium. It includes an introduction which examines Theory of Film in the context of Kracauer's extensive film criticism from the 1920s, and provides a framework for appreciating its significance in contemporary film theory.
A study of the cinematic history of the Weimar Republic. It examines German history from 1921 to 1933 in light of such movies as The Cabinet of Dr Caligari , M , Metropolis , and The Blue Angel . It is suitable for the film historian, film theorist, or cinema enthusiast.