Intermedial forms in the interrelation between cinematography and German literature at the beginning of 20th century Cover Image

Интермедиални форми в отношението кино – немска литература от началото на 20 век
Intermedial forms in the interrelation between cinematography and German literature at the beginning of 20th century

Author(s): Daniela Kirova
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Film / Cinema / Cinematography
Published by: Шуменски университет »Епископ Константин Преславски«
Keywords: German literature; film; expressionism; intermediality

Summary/Abstract: The article is a brief chronological account of the theories, arising from the interrelation between cinematography and literature. The discussion is based on specific examples from the German literature from the expressionism period with the aim of answering the question what happens to the literary text when the film crosses its media spectrum. The analysis has a specific focus on German-language lyrics.