What Do Those Old Films Mean?


What Do Those Old Films Mean? is a 1985 six-part documentary miniseries directed by noted film theorist Noël Burch.

Summary

Each episode focuses on the history of silent film from Great Britain, Denmark, United States, France, Soviet Union and Germany in social context.

Episodes

  • "Along the Great Divide: Great Britain 1900-1912"
  • "Tomorrow the World: USA 1902-1914"
  • "She! Denmark 1902-1914"
  • "The Enemy Below: France 1904-1912"
  • "Born Yesterday: USSR 1926-1930"
  • "Under Two Flags: Germany 1926-1932"