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Communications in Humanities Research
Vol. 20, 07 December 2023
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War Narratives of “All Quiet on the Western Front”
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Abstract
This article commences by exploring the renowned novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Remarque, offering a concise introduction to three film adaptations derived from it. It emphasizes the achievements of these adaptations and their societal impact during their respective eras. The subsequent section conducts an in-depth evaluation of a new cinematic adaptation, dissecting its strengths and weaknesses. The author’s perspectives primarily revolve around three key aspects: firstly, the article delves into the distinctive narrative perspectives and the desired emotional impacts conveyed through the use of third-person viewpoints in the films. Secondly, it scrutinizes the various artistic techniques employed, such as the immersive qualities of panoramic cinematography, the unconventional use of colors that distinguish it from typical war-themed films, and the occasionally unique, and at times eccentric, musical scores. Lastly, the article undertakes an analysis from the viewpoint of German filmmakers, seeking to comprehend the reasons behind significant alterations made to the original source material.
Keywords
war narrative, anti-heroism, german cinema
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-183-4
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-184-1
- Published Date
- 07 December 2023
- Series
- Communications in Humanities Research
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-7064
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-7072
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-7064/20/20231298
- Copyright
- 07 December 2023
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited