The read
It runs a compact 49m.
Synopsis
An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Walter RuttmannDirector
- Wolfgang RuttmannWriter
Cast
- Ivan Koval-SamborskiyDer Matrose
- Renée StobrawaDie Frau
- Grace ChiangDie Japanerin
- O. IdrisTempeltänzer
- Heinrich MutzenbecherLeiter der Filmexpedition, himself
- Ivor Montaguhimself
- George Bernard Shawhimself
Stills
Themes
civilizationmankind