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In the vast archive of cult cinema, Des Goldes Fluch stands as a cinematic excellence beacon, the narrative complexity found here is a rare find in the 1917 landscape. From hidden underground hits to established classics, these are our top picks.
Few films from 1917 manage to capture to explore the darker corners of the human condition with cinematic excellence.
The influence of Richard Oswald in Des Goldes Fluch can be felt in the way modern cult films handle cinematic excellence. From the specific lighting choices to the pacing, this 1917 release set a high bar for atmospheric immersion.
Based on the unique cinematic excellence of Des Goldes Fluch, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of cult cinema:
Dir: Richard Oswald
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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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.
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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.
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Dir: Richard Oswald
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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Dir: Richard Oswald
Philanthropist attempts to awaken in the good side in criminals.
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Dir: Richard Oswald
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.
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Dir: Richard Oswald
A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.
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Dir: Richard Oswald
Characteristic for Hoffmann's work is his life-long fight against rationalism and for the revelation of nature morte, culminating mostly in carnival-like scenes anticipating literary techniques
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Dir: Richard Oswald
A demon, a reaper, and the ghost of a prostitute read gothic short stories and act them out.
View DetailsAnalysis relative to Des Goldes Fluch
| Film Title | Atmosphere | Complexity | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around the World in 80 Days | Ethereal | Layered | 87% Match |
| Das Laster | Ethereal | Dense | 88% Match |
| Es werde Licht! 1. Teil | Gritty | High | 94% Match |
| Henriette Jacoby | Gritty | Layered | 97% Match |
| Jettchen Gebert's Story | Ethereal | Layered | 92% Match |
This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Richard Oswald's archive. Last updated: 6/27/2026.
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