Silent Era (1895-1929)
The Silent Era marked the birth of cinema and the development of visual storytelling techniques. Pioneers like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton
German Expressionism (1919-1933)
German Expressionism was a film movement that emerged in post-World War I Germany. It brought a highly stylized and surrealistic approach to
Soviet Montage (1924-1930)
Soviet Montage pioneered a unique editing technique that used the juxtaposition of shots to create meaning and evoke emotional responses from the
Surrealism (1920s)
Surrealism was an artistic movement that emerged in France. It explored the realm of the subconscious, dreams, and irrationality, challenging conventional norms
Poetic Realism (1930s)
Poetic Realism emerged in French cinema, focusing on portraying everyday life with a touch of romanticism, offering a poetic and lyrical approach
Italian Neorealism (1943-1952)
Italian Neorealism emerged after World War II and aimed to reflect the social and economic realities of post-war Italy. It used non-professional
French New Wave (1950s-1960s)
The French New Wave was a movement of filmmakers who rejected traditional Hollywood-style filmmaking and embraced low budgets, handheld cameras, and non-linear
Japanese New Wave (1960s-1970s)
Japanese new wave was a rebellious movement that broke away from traditional Japanese filmmaking and influenced the Japanese cinema we see today.
New German Cinema (1960s-1980s)
New German Cinema emerged as a response to the political and social climate in post-World War II Germany. Filmmakers like Rainer Werner
New Hollywood (1960s-1980s)
Hollywood has always been the most influential film industry in the world. It has inspired countless filmmakers and maintained its leadership position.