THEME EXPLORATION

German militarism

15 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Deutschland im Herbst
Deutschland im Herbst
1978 · Alexander Kluge
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
1990 · Zhang Yimou
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
1976 · Wim Wenders
Stepbrothers
Stepbrothers
1958 · Miyoji Ieki
A Face From the Past
A Face From the Past
1941 · Mikio Naruse
A Idade da Terra
A Idade da Terra
1980 · Glauber Rocha
Akt
Akt
1961 · Jerzy Skolimowski
Die Jagd nach dem Gluck
Die Jagd nach dem Gluck
1930 · Jean Renoir
First Blood
First Blood
1982 · Ted Kotcheff
Hearts of the World
Hearts of the World
1918 · D.W. Griffith
Bill the Galactic Hero
Bill the Galactic Hero
2014 · Alex Cox
Faust aux enfers
Faust aux enfers
1903 · Georges Méliès
The Road Back
The Road Back
1937 · James Whale
Under the Blue Sky
Under the Blue Sky
1959 · Mrinal Sen
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
2007 · Robert Eggers
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Rainer Werner Fassbinder Germany

His films like 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' and 'Lola' dissect the psychological roots and legacy of German militarism and fascism in post-war society.

 Werner Herzog Germany

His documentaries and films like 'Aguirre' examine obsession, authority, and the dangerous mythologies that enabled German militarism and totalitarianism.