People and Books (1929)
In 1929, the German Book Traders’ Association declared 22 March, the anniversary of Goethe’s death, the “Day of the Book”. To boost general awareness of the date, the politically versatile educational filmmaker Hans Cürlis was commissioned to produce this silent signature spot. Through cross-fades, the imagined worlds of a variety of readers – young or old, workers or intellectuals – merge with the stylised realities of their lives.
Director: Hans Cürlis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 2 min
Release Date: January 1, 1929
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is People and Books about?
- In 1929, the German Book Traders’ Association declared 22 March, the anniversary of Goethe’s death, the “Day of the Book”. To boost general awareness of the date, the politically versatile educational filmmaker Hans Cürlis was commissioned to produce this silent signature spot. Through cross-fades, the imagined worlds of a variety of readers – young or old, workers or intellectuals – merge with the stylised realities of their lives.
- Who directed People and Books?
- People and Books was directed by Hans Cürlis.
- How long is People and Books?
- People and Books has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
- What genre is People and Books?
- People and Books is a Documentary film.
- Where was People and Books produced?
- People and Books was produced in Germany.