Haunted Laughter - Representations of Adolf Hitler, the Third Reich, and the Holocaust

Summary

Haunted Laughter is a comprehensive study of film productions that have used comedy to represent Adolf Hitler, the Third Reich, and the Holocaust. Author Jonathan Friedman proposes a model and a set of criteria to evaluate the effective use of comedy as a means of representation.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan C. Friedman
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.2024
• EAN: 9781793640178
• ISBN: 978-1-79364-017-8
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Judaism; RELIGION / Judaism / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Comedy, The Holocaust, Judaism, Film, TV & radio, Performing arts: comedy, Film: styles & genres, Film: styles and genres, Film, television, radio genres: Comedy and humour, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / Holocaust