Synopsis
The film tries to capture the "nervous epidemic" caused by war and misery which "drives people mad". This unique portrait of the life in 1919 Germany, filmed on location in Munich, describes the cases of different people from all levels of society: Factory owner Roloff, who loses his mind in view of catastrophies and social disturbances; teacher John, who is the hero of the masses; and Marja who turns into a radical revolutionary.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert ReinertDirector
- Robert ReinertScreenplay
Cast
- Eduard von WintersteinRoloff
- Lia BorréMujer de Roloff
- Erna MorenaHija de Roloff
- Paul BenderProfesor Johannes
- Lili DominiciCast
- Rio EllbonCast
- Margarete TondeurCast
- Paul BurgenCast
Stills
Themes
silent filmexpressionismgerman expressionism