Definition: German Expressionism was an early 20th-century cultural movement in the arts, including film, painting, and theater. It emphasized emotional experience over physical reality, often using bold colors, distorted forms, and dramatic, moody visuals to express the artist’s inner feelings or ideas. Notable filmmakers and films include Fritz Lang’s Metropolis (1927), F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922),… Continue reading German Expressionism in Film 101: A Comprehensive Overview