Shadow images - figures of light

The silent films of Fritz Lang and F.W. Murnau are among the most impressive works of film art from the 1920s. Both technically and aesthetically, they explored new cinematic territory. However, the groundbreaking films are surprisingly rarely interpreted accurately. The essays in this volume are subtle film-analytical explorations. They illuminate nine outstanding works from the peak of the silent film era for an audience interested in film, culture, and media history. Thus, the book presents a panorama of early German film history while also providing detailed insights into the working methods of these pioneering light designers of the Classical Modern era.