German Expressionism Narrative Elements:
- žStories centered around dreams, the supernatural or the fantastic
- Large number of plots involve selling or losing soul, giving in to darker nature (personified by doppelganger figure), or making deal with the devil
- žEmphasis on psychological horror
- Preoccupation with loss of sanity and/or loss of self
German Expressionism Stylistic Elements:
- Highly stylized mise-en-scène used to reflect characters’ inner mental states as well as to create mood
- Use of chiaroscuro lighting; emphasis on contrast between light and shadow for expressive purposes
- Use of framing and optical effects for expressive purposes
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