German expressionist style in The Cabinet of Dr Caligari

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German expressionist style in The Cabinet of Dr . Caligari

The cabinet so referred to is one of the first and the most popular examples ever laid down to show the German expressionism . It has set its foundations by the year 1919 categorically to purely coincide with the First World War where the Germans were influential by all means . The film is popular not only because of this but also for the commentary that is revolved around a political and social climate . The characteristics

of these times were those of horror and fear . The style displayed the attributes of fear and horror that was present in the German public as a result of fear of counter revolution and revolution During these times the country was struggling with all kind of hardships necessary for economical development . These included those of financial political , social and structural hardships . However the militarists and other government organs were busy struggling for control of the country (Hirsch 54

In addition to the theme that comes out of the film , scenes and sets also contribute a great deal to bring out the expressionist style . The bar two brings out a whole new level of horror and fear display in essence enhancing the theme . In addition , this is what that revolves round the public showing an essence of psychological state that is bringing up this subject in an interesting way . This is...