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Hitler's history films: David Welch looks at the dramatisation of Fuhrerprinzip in the Nazi cinema, and how history films were used to propagate themes of anti-parliamentarianism and the concept of an individual leader of genius

Authors :
Welch, David
Source :
History Today. December, 2002, Vol. 52 Issue 12, p20, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

DURING THE THIRD REICH the state commissioned a number of extravagant historical films, intended to strike a chord with German audiences, and to reinforce the notion of Fuhrerprinzip (the leadership [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182753
Volume :
52
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
History Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.95206650