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1
What is 'chiaroscuro'?
Angular and sharp shapes
A form of acting in German Expressionist film
Creating extreme contrast between lightness and darkness
The type of film used
2
Which director is heavily influenced by German Expressionism?
Tim Burton
Alfred Hitchcock
Wes Anderson
Michael Bay
3
Which film was an unauthorised adaptation of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'?
Fright Night
Nosferatu
Twilight
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
4
How was German Expressionism different to previous art movements?
It was the first art movement to be transferred into film
It's politically driven
It focuses on emotion rather than beautiful aesthetic
It's the first German art movement
5
'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' was said to be a premonition of...?
The rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany
The Civil Rights Movement
The second coming of Jesus
The apocalypse
6
How did WWI influence German Expressionism?
Storylines revolved around war
Emotional Germany due to economic/political chaos from WWI
The use of smoke on sets
Violent themes
7
What encouraged the expansion of German films?
Ban on foreign films
Rebellious Youths
International film festivals
"Hollywood" Western Cinema
8
What year was 'The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari'?
1920
1918
1932
1922