{"title":"Lotte H. Eisner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLotte H. Eisner\u003c\/strong\u003e offers penetrating explorations of cinema and visual culture, blending historical insight with passionate critique. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Haunted Screen\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the emotive power of film and the cultural forces shaping artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses that illuminate the intersection of art, film, and society, making Eisner's writing essential for those interested in the rich tapestry of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-haunted-screen-by-lotte-h-eisner-9780520257900","title":"The Haunted Screen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Age of German cinema began at the end of the First World War and ended shortly after the coming of sound. From \u003cem\u003eThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari\u003c\/em\u003e onwards, the principal films of this period were characterised by two influences: literary Expressionism and the innovations of the theatre directors of this period, in particular Max Reinhardt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book demonstrates the connection between German Romanticism and the cinema through Expressionist writings. It discusses the influence of the theatre: the handling of crowds; the use of different levels and of selective lighting on a predominantly dark stage; the reliance on formalised gesture; the innovation of the intimate theatre. Against this background, the principal films of the period are examined in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe author explains the key critical concepts of the time and surveys not only the work of the great directors, such as Fritz Lang and F. W. Murnau, but also the contribution of their writers, cameramen, and designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs \u003cem\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e wrote, 'Mme. Eisner is first and foremost a film critic, and one of the best in the world. She has all the necessary gifts.' It described the original French edition of this book as 'one of the very few classics of writing on the film and arguably the best book on the cinema yet written.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464346517740,"sku":"9780520257900","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520257900-the-haunted-screen.jpg?v=1775047895"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lotte-h-eisner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}