Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
film director
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1919
1931 |
| gptkbp:associatedAct |
gptkb:Carl_Theodor_Dreyer
gptkb:Georg_Wilhelm_Pabst gptkb:Fritz_Lang |
| gptkbp:awards |
Academy Award for Best Picture
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1888-01-28
|
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
Bielefeld,_Germany
|
| gptkbp:children |
none
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1931-03-11
|
| gptkbp:deathPlace |
gptkb:Santa_Barbara,_California,_USA
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:German_cinema
historical context mythological elements cinematic innovation narrative complexity social critique Expressionist cinema cultural commentary poetic imagery exploration of human condition artistic vision emphasis on emotion thematic depth pioneering use of color psychological exploration character-driven narratives symbolic landscapes narrative innovation use of shadows silent film aesthetics surreal imagery dreamlike sequences atmospheric lighting dynamic camera movement visual symbolism |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
F. W. Murnau
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
horror film genre
filmmakers_like_Alfred_Hitchcock filmmakers_like_Martin_Scorsese filmmakers_like_Orson_Welles filmmakers_like_Werner_Herzog |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:German_Expressionism
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
visual storytelling
silent films innovative camera techniques |
| gptkbp:nationality |
German
|
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Nosferatu
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans The Last Laugh Tabu |
| gptkbp:occupation |
film director
|
| gptkbp:restingPlace |
gptkb:Santa_Barbara_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Martha_Murnau
|