Since its publication in 1984, CineGraph has become the most authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia of German film. We are pleased to make a condensed English-language edition of this
important handbook available for the first time. It offers a representative overview of German film history through bio-filmographical entries on its main protagonists, from the beginnings to
the present day. In addition, entries have been specifically selected and rewritten, as in the case of exiled or 矇migr矇 German artists whose careers continued in the United Kingdom, or in
Hollywood. Other features include short introductions to specific periods and movements, e.g. Early Cinema, Expressionism, Film Europe, Nazi Cinema, DEFA, and New German Cinema; the
relationship between film and other media, e.g. television, and art forms. Equally valuable are the sections on specific professions within the film industry such as actors, directors,
cinematographers, production designers. This comprehensive guide will serve as an ideal reference work for film specialists and enthusiasts alike for years to come.
