LACMA has an additional multimedia exhibit on German Expressionism. This focuses on the German movies of the 1920's. The exhibit features the film creations of directors Fritz Lang, F.W. Murnau, G.W. Pabst, Robert Wiene and others during the Weimar Republic period from the fall of the Kaiser's imperial government of 1919 to the rise of National Socialism, Nazism, in 1933. The description states that during this tumultuous period, culture flourished amid social unrest, inflation and excess. It goes on to state that while only a small percentage of the films produced in Weimar Germany can be considered Expressionists, the style proved decisive for the future evolution of cinema.
The exhibition was designed by Amy Murphy and Michael Maltzan. It provides several cave-like areas for viewing clips of films as well as framed photographs and film posters.
It is fascinating to try to transport oneself to the roaring '20's in Germany during this fascinating period. I recommend that you try by visiting this exhibit and the others showing art from this period.
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| Image, Unknown, "M" Germany 1931 Lithograph |
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| Here is an example of one of the "caves" for viewing the films. |
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