Rare Cinematic Gems Exploring the Legacy of Genuine: The Tragedy of a Vampire: Cult Guide

Dir: Robert Wiene

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Robert Wiene

The young bride Anna von Glassner receives mysterious letters shortly before her wedding with Count von Fahrenwald. The Count is said to be insane.

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

Dir: Robert Wiene

Gerald, the head of a vaudeville troupe, has made a famous revue star out of the little dancer Sonja Litowskaja. Wherever she performs, the audience cheers her. The old Duke of Olivarez, who has a sincere friendship with Gerald, immediately recognizes that he and Sonja have more in common than just professional cooperation. No doubt: Gerald is in love with the famous woman. When the troupe makes another guest appearance in Barcelona, the aristocratic gentleman advises Gerald to finally reveal himself to Sonja. The vaudeville director decides to follow his old friend's advice and confess his love to Sonja, but a stupid coincidence prevents him from doing so. On this very evening Sonja meets the passionate and seductive Alfredo de Cavalcante, who awakens in her all the feelings that had been hidden in her until then.

Dir: Robert Wiene

A student murders a loan shark and her sister after writing about exceptional people's right to commit crimes. He meets prostitute Sonja while on the run, clashes with his sister's fiancé, and learns of Sonja's connection.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Die berühmte Frau perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Robert Wiene

After years travelling the world, Count Greven returns home with the art treasures he has collected. But his disposition has altered dramatically and he is a troubled man. Will he suffer alone or can he be helped and freed from this malady?

Dir: Robert Wiene

Simultaneously filmed French version of the German film Der Andere: A strict legal official,in a variation of the Jekyll and Hyde plot, turns into a criminal at night.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Crime and Punishment perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Robert Wiene

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Robert Wiene

While her husband illustrated himself in the war, the Maréchale de Werdenberg took comfort in the arms of the young Octavian and tried to arrange the affairs of his cousin, the Baron Ochs, by introducing him to a young girl.

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

Dir: Robert Wiene

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Robert Wiene

Hypnotist Dr. Caligari uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders.