Note: This article originally appeared on a site devoted to comparing two different versions of the same story. I decided to discontinue the site because the amount of work that went into the articles was well beyond the attention they received. I'm republishing this one here because it pertains to a film that I've already …
Tag: Ernst Kahler
East German Noir
Before I get too far into this article, I should point out that one’s opinion of what constitutes film noir is a highly subjective one. For some, the only films that qualify are those that contain the following elements: Black-and-White film Chiaroscuro lighting Made after World War II and before JFK became president An anti-hero …
Bellboy Ed Martin
Although Bellboy Ed Martin (Hotelboy Ed Martin) is considered a minor film in the DEFA catalog, it has an interesting backstory that stretches from the Great Depression to the McCarthy era, with all sorts of intrigue and tragedy along the way. Its script helped plant the seeds of film noir, and it's an excellent chronicle …
East German Cinema Blog 