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Rare Cinematic Gems Sharing the Atmosphere of Around the World in 80 Days: Cult Guide

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Senior Film Conservator

15 May 2026

4 min read

As a cultural touchstone of Germany, Around the World in 80 Days resonates with its stylistic flair, audiences who connected with its message often look for similar thematic gravity. We've assembled a sequence of films that complement the tone of Around the World in 80 Days perfectly.

The Around the World in 80 Days Phenomenon

For many, the first encounter with Around the World in 80 Days is to establish Richard Oswald as a true visionary of the 1919s.

In order to win a bet, British gentleman Phileas Fogg attempts to circle the globe in eighty days, along with his French servant, Passepartout. Fogg is wrongly suspected of having robbed the Bank of England and faces the risk of arrest.

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Did you know?

Around the World in 80 Days was a significant production in Germany, bringing a unique perspective to the global stage. It continues to be a top recommendation for anyone studying cult history.

Das Laster scene — Scene from Das Laster

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Das Laster perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Rare Cinematic Gems Sharing the Atmosphere of Around the World in 80 Days

Based on the unique stylistic flair of Around the World in 80 Days, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of cult cinema:

Das Laster

1. Das Laster 1915

Dir: Richard Oswald

About alcoholism, which can develop into a terrible family tradition. Paul is the son of a drinker. One day his father is killed in an inn. Despite the bad example set by his father, Paul is also unable to give up alcohol.

Der Schloßherr von Hohenstein

2. Der Schloßherr von Hohenstein 1917

Dir: Richard Oswald

Der Schloßherr von Hohenstein scene — Scene from Der Schloßherr von Hohenstein

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Der Schloßherr von Hohenstein perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Henriette Jacoby

3. Henriette Jacoby 1918

Dir: Richard Oswald

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Des Goldes Fluch

4. Des Goldes Fluch 1917

Dir: Richard Oswald

Henriette Jacoby scene — Scene from Henriette Jacoby

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Henriette Jacoby perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen

5. Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen 1918

Dir: Richard Oswald

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dämon und Mensch

6. Dämon und Mensch 1915

Dir: Richard Oswald

Des Goldes Fluch scene — Scene from Des Goldes Fluch

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Des Goldes Fluch perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Philanthropist attempts to awaken in the good side in criminals.

Der Fund im Neubau - 2. Teil: Bekenntnisse eines Mörders

7. Der Fund im Neubau - 2. Teil: Bekenntnisse eines Mörders 1915

Dir: Richard Oswald

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Es werde Licht! 3. Teil

8. Es werde Licht! 3. Teil 1918

Dir: Richard Oswald

Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen scene — Scene from Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

In the third part syphilis is also at the center of the action. This time a landowner falls ill. He proves to be a real fiend, tyrannizes his wife and seduces the daughter of the forester he employs. When the young woman thinks she can't find a way out, she seeks suicide. Finally, the despot also dies and, post mortem, takes his son with him into the misfortune. The latter believes that he too is suffering from syphilis and is soon obsessed with this delusion.

Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray

9. Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray 1917

Dir: Richard Oswald

A variation of the famous Oscar Wilde tale in which Dorian Gray's soul is manifested in a painting instead of his own body.

Es werde Licht! 1. Teil

10. Es werde Licht! 1. Teil 1917

Dir: Richard Oswald

Paul Mauthner, a painter, has syphilis. A quack who promises a cure cannot help. Paul seduces his brother's wife and infects her with syphilis. While he then flees, the young, infected woman dies of the disease. The daughter born of this liaison, also infected, is admitted to a special clinic and can be cured there.

Cinematic Comparison Matrix

Analysis relative to Around the World in 80 Days

Film Title	Atmosphere	Complexity	Similarity
Das Laster	Ethereal	Dense	88% Match
Der Schloßherr von Hohenstein	Surreal	High	86% Match
Henriette Jacoby	Gritty	Layered	97% Match
Des Goldes Fluch	Surreal	High	90% Match
Das Tagebuch einer Verlorenen	Ethereal	Abstract	93% Match

* This matrix is generated based on structural DNA and genre proximity to the 1919 classic Around the World in 80 Days.

This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Richard Oswald's archive. Last updated: 5/15/2026.

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