What is German Expressionism?

• A film movement that focused on visual storytelling without dialogue

• A film movement that originated in Germany during World War I

• A film movement that used exaggerated mise-en-scène to reflect characters' psychology

• A film movement that emphasized the use of special effects and makeup

Which film is considered a breakthrough for German Expressionism?

• The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

• Metropolis

• Nosferatu

• The Last Laugh

What was the impact of World War I on the German film industry?

• It brought feature film production to a near-standstill

• It led to the consolidation of major film studios under UFA

• It influenced filmmakers to explore darker and stranger themes

• It resulted in the emigration of German filmmakers to Hollywood

What is mise-en-scène?

• The arrangement of physical elements in front of the camera

• The use of exaggerated lighting and makeup in films

• The technique of using subjective point of view in storytelling

• The practice of combining different film genres

Which director is known for his use of the 'unchained camera'?

• Fritz Lang

• Robert Weine

• Ernst Lubitsch

• F.W. Murnau

What was the impact of the Dawes Plan on the German film industry?

• It led to the bankruptcy of many independent production companies

• It resulted in the flooding of Germany with Hollywood films

• It restricted the distribution of German films outside the country

• It caused a decline in the quality of German films

Which film by Fritz Lang combined German Expressionist techniques with special effects?

• The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

• Metropolis

• Nosferatu

• The Last Laugh

What was the Weimar Period in German history?

• A period of hyperinflation and political extremism

• A period of economic growth and cultural flourishing

• A period of political stability and social progress

• A period of military rule and censorship

Which film by F.W. Murnau was inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula?

• The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

• Metropolis

• Nosferatu

• The Last Laugh

What was the aim of UFA, the state-sponsored film entity in Germany?

• To centralize film talent and facilities in the country

• To produce nationalist films that supported the government

• To compete with Hollywood in terms of scale and resources

• To promote independent production companies