What is it about?

The device of breaking the fourth wall in cinema and televison. Comparing it to the theatrical aparte and analysing case studies.

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Why is it important?

Focuses on the self-consiousness of cinematic narration. Discusses conventions and subversions of classical cinema.

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On of my first research papers, clearly demonstrating that I am actually a trained theater scholar.

Dr Claus Tieber
Universitat Wien

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This page is a summary of: Aus der Rolle fallen. Zum Stilmittel des Aparte in Film und Fernsehen, Maske und Kothurn, January 2005, Bohlau Verlag,
DOI: 10.7767/muk.2005.51.4.509.
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