Why do Germans dubbed all movies?
Why do Germans dubbed all movies? The Allied forces saw that the best way to reach and re-educate the local audience was by hiding the “foreignness” of their films by dubbing them into German. From 1949 onward German dubbing grew in popularity, but it also became a form of historical censorship.
Why do Germans dubbed movies?
Wide-scale dubbing has been practised in Germany since roughly 1949/50. From this time on, original versions were a rarity. As far as the Germans were concerned, the world they saw on the big screen spoke German. The dialogues were smoothly and inconspicuously adapted to the mentality of the post-war society.
Are cinemas open on Sundays in Germany?
Another great activity for Sundays is going to the cinema. Fortunately, it’s open! However, in Germany, they dubbed all non-German movies. So you will need to speak some German to be able to understand it.
What is OV in German cinema?
OV means original version. The movie is in its original language, and there are no subtitles.
