Destiny is a 1921 silent film that tells the story of a young woman who, with the help of a magician and a celestial figure, attempts to save her fiancé from Death. As she faces impossible tasks and journeys through otherworldly realms, she learns about the power of love and self-sacrifice. The film is known for its expressionistic style and exploration of themes of fate and the afterlife.
Warning Shadows is a silent German expressionist film that follows the story of a puppeteer who is haunted by a shadowy figure. Set in 19th century Germany, the film explores themes of witchcraft, nightmare, and hallucination. It also delves into the complexities of marital reconciliation and revenge murder. With its stunning visual style and eerie atmosphere, Warning Shadows is a must-watch for fans of German expressionism.
Madame DuBarry is a historical drama set in 18th century France, which follows the story of Madame DuBarry, the mistress of King Louis XV. The film showcases the lavish lifestyle of the French royalty, the political turmoil leading up to the French Revolution, and the passionate romance between Madame DuBarry and the King. With elements of biography, drama, history, and romance, Madame DuBarry offers a captivating glimpse into 18th century France.
Ayan, Maharajah of Eschnapur, believes that his wife, Princess Savitri, has been unfaithful to him with officer Mac Allan. He decides to bury her alive, so he sends the Yogi Ramigani to England to look for Herbert Rowland, an architect; but when he orders him to build a tomb, Rowland refuses.
The two main people in the story are Anna, a young girl, who is thought of having the ability to heal people mysteriously. Elisabeth is a young - middle aged aristocratic woman, that is disabled and puts all her hopes in meeting Anna and having her disability heal by her. A strange ambivalent relationship develops between the two women.
A silent film that depicts the life of Martin Luther, the German monk who challenged the Catholic Church and sparked the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It explores his struggle with religious persecution, his belief in grace and salvation, and his efforts to promote the reading of the Bible. The film also shows his confrontation with Pope Leo X and his subsequent excommunication. It captures the epic journey of Luther as he strives to bring about religious reform and inspire a new way of thinking in Germany and beyond.
A wife, bored by her overweight slob of a husband, gives in to the temptation of a slickly seductive poet.
The permanent lack of money is giving Kibis a real headache. The rent has been overdue for seven months and now he is threatened with eviction. Then one day he comes across the brochure "How to become rich and happy"...
Using his marauding robot and other futuristic weapons, power-crazed scientist Professor Ravello carries out various plots to win the hand of Evelyn away from her true love Harry Peel.
A grieving husband tries to uncover the truth behind his wife's suicide, leading him to discover a tragic tale of infidelity and redemption.
Young Angélique has a crush on the famous writer René Vernon. One night she follows him, sleeps with him and becomes pregnant. Years later, she meets Vernon again, but he doesn't recognize her...
Gustav Froehlich and Charlotte Susa play Rochus and Judith, the zwei menschen (two humans) of the title. Rochus' domineering mother insists that he enter the priesthood, but he is reluctant to break up his blissful romance with the fair Judith. A religious fanatic of the first order, the mother swears before God and her Church that Rochus will indeed take his vows. When this does not come about, she dies of grief, whereupon the guilt-stricken Rochus abandons Judith to become a priest. The girl subsequently commits suicide -- and it is Rochus who must officiate over her body during the funeral. This final scene was excised from the print of Zwei Menschen released in New York, leaving audiences hanging in regard to Judith's ultimate fate.
Film by Paul Leni and Felix Basch
A beautiful young drifter comes to a small village and battles Death itself to save the man she loves.
Gabriele Bordersen, a woman from a good home, wants to see what real life is like among the common folk. With her stewardess Fanny Flint and the tour guide Simikry, she goes off to visit a sailors' bar. Fanny and Gabriele change clothes, which allows the stewardess to introduce herself as a fine lady. When Gabriele asks Fanny to leave with her, Fanny begs her to give her an hour more out of fear of embarrassment. Gabriele, however, is thrown out of the bar by the owner without money and papers; is picked up by the cops; and suffers a nervous breakdown, leading to her being sent to a hospital. No one believes in the slightest that she's really Gabriele Brodersen.
A method actress likes living out the roles she is playing in real life. To prepare for her new play, she enters the criminal underworld and ends up being implicated in a burglary of a Duke who is one of her suitors. The film was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berlin. The film received a generally positive reception from critics, although some were doubtful about the blending of farce and tragedy.
The body of an unknown beautiful woman is fished out of the river and leaves the policemen wondering what drove the girl to such a grisly fate. The film then flashes back to months before, showing the torrid love affair between a young cabaret singer and a rich playboy that ultimately results in tragedy for the girl.
A restaurant cashier, who has a mutual attraction to the restauranteur, has a secret passion for dance. As soon as she finishes work she is off down to the dance studio for a practice. She has a chance meeting with a handsome impresario, who promises to make her into the greatest dancer the world has ever known.