Marlene Dietrich y su carrera post-Sternberg: evolución desde la actriz-técnico de fotografía hasta la actriz-auteur

Abstract

Marlene Dietrich always exercised a powerful influence in her films: costume, make-up, hairdresser and stills. Most importantly, after her separation from Sternberg in 1935 she was in charge of her own lighting. However, it was not until much later when emerged her genuine concern by acting, in a series of films, which meaningfully were autobiographical or inspired by her own personal life. Thus emerged the actress who controls the creative process of film-making completely, from the simple idea expressed on the screenplay until its materialization on the screen. This article examines her subsequent film career to 1935: her evolution from the actress-cinematographer until her transformation into an actress-auteur.