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The Ministry of Illusion

Nazi Cinema and Its Afterlife

by Eric Rentschler · 1996 · 480 pages

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About This Book

Eric Rentschler argues that Nazi cinema was a sophisticated 'Ministry of Illusion' that primarily produced entertainment rather than overt propaganda to influence the public. The study examines how the Third Reich utilized cinematic pleasure and Hollywood-style conventions to embed ideology within popular culture.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorHistorySociety & Politics

Topics

Film HistoryIdeologyJoseph GoebbelsMedia CultureNazi CinemaPropagandaThird Reich

Book Details

Published

1996

Pages

480

Language

en

ISBN

9780674576407

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