1st Edition

Animation in Germany

By Rolf Giesen Copyright 2024
256 Pages 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

256 Pages 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

256 Pages 70 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book provides a comprehensive account of German animation history, as well as an analysis of the current state of the industry in competition with American and cheaper international products in the face of dwindling budgets. Covering film and TV, 2D and 3D animation, the book considers how Europe has lost its domestic territory of narratives to international competitors. A connection is... Read more

1. Introduction

2. The Golem Anticipates Fantasia Mickey Who?

3. Puppetoons

4. A German Fairy Tale "Disneyfied"

5. Herr Hitler and Mister Mouse

6. The German Sense of Humor

7. The Dangerous Freedom of a Quarter Jew in Magicland

8. Somersault to Dachau

9. The Denazification of German Trick Film

10. Comic Strips in Germany (West and East)

11. Go East

12. Big Tattoo for Little Men

13. Bölkstoff for Preschoolers

14. Star Wars Worship

15. The Essence of Animation in Germany

16. Timetable

Biography

Rolf Giesen, PhD, is a German film historian, screenwriter, lecturer, and collector who specializes in VFX and animation. He has shared his knowledge through numerous university and public lectures, cinematheque exhibitions, and monographic, historiographic, and lexicographic books such as Acting and Character Animation. He received the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies, 32nd World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2022.