From the late 1930s to the early twenty-first century; European and American filmmakers have displayed an enduring fascination with Nazi leaders; rituals; and symbols; making scores of films from Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) and Watch on the Rhine (1943) through Des Teufels General (The Devilrsquo;s General; 1955) and Pasqualino settebellezze (Seven Beauties; 1975); up to Der Untergang (Downfall; 2004); Inglourious Basterds (2009); and beyond. Probing the emotional sources and effects of this fascination; Sabine Hake looks at the historical relationship between film and fascism and its far-reaching implications for mass culture; media society; and political life. In confronting the specter and spectacle of fascist power; these films not only depict historical figures and events but also demand emotional responses from their audiences; infusing the abstract ideals of democracy; liberalism; and pluralism with new meaning and relevance. Hake underscores her argument with a comprehensive discussion of films; including perspectives on production history; film authorship; reception history; and questions of performance; spectatorship; and intertextuality. Chapters focus on the Hollywood anti-Nazi films of the 1940s; the West German anti-Nazi films of the 1950s; the East German anti-fascist films of the 1960s; the Italian ldquo;Naziploitationrdquo; films of the 1970s; and issues related to fascist aesthetics; the ethics of resistance; and questions of historicization in films of the 1980sndash;2000s from the United States and numerous European countries.
#1515732 in eBooks 2010-01-25 2010-01-25File Name: B009AC8KVK
Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful Nostalgia!!By Ann SimkoThe Beverly Hills Country Club is a beautfully written nostalgic view into a romantic era gone-by. The images it provokes are a small glimpse back into an innocent time of beauty and grace- Like looking at photographs of ones childhood. this book will evoke a longing for a time we can never reclaim but one we should always remember. A wonderful addition to anyones library. I highly recommend this beautiful book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Fertile12Fascinating to find this bit of history with my wifes picture displayed!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A family member is featured in this book!By Ronald HahnI purchased this book after looking at the index and finding my uncles name there. several times. listed as one of the musicians that had played at Beverly Hills. I was also fortunate enough to have the book signed by Mr. Singer and Mr. Clark.
