Rubble Films: German Cinema in the Shadow of the Third Reich

Set in the aftermath of World War II, this study delves into the cultural reconstruction of Germany through its cinema. It explores how German filmmakers navigated their Nazi legacy while adapting to the influence of Allied occupation, particularly American cinema. By analyzing key postwar films and the operations of the German studio system, especially DEFA in East Germany, the book offers a groundbreaking perspective on this pivotal era of cultural revival, enriching the understanding of film history in a divided Germany.