Art as a Strategy: AStudy of Early Swedish Cinema in the Golden Age
Tan Hui
Abstract:After World War I, Swedish cinema emerged as a distinctive force and entered its golden age.During this period, Swedish cinema was characterized by its strong national style, with figures like Victor SjöstrÃm and Mauritz Stiller, who were multi-talented in screenwriting, directing, and acting. By adapting literary classics, showcasing natural landscapes, and rooting in the social realities, Swedish cinema became one of the few countries that could gain international reputation despite the threat of Hollywood. This research reviews and organizes the history of early Swedish cinema during the golden age, exploring under what circumstances, through whom, and by what means, the medium of film first entered the realm of art in Sweden.
Key words:Swedish film history; Early Swedish cinema; Golden Age; Swedish classical film school
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