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Dir: Mauritz Stiller

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

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

An adaptation of Herman Bang's 1902 novel "Mikaël." A sculptor befriends a young painter who becomes his model. Their friendship is thrown into turmoil when they both fall in love with the same woman.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

The son of a poor fisherman and the daughter of a wealthy landlord fall in love, but meet with obstacles to being together. Their happiness meets with objection by her father, who intends to permanently separate them.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

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

A young student has had a relationship with a young Jewish woman. When she becomes pregnant, he refuses to marry her, arguing that she is Jewish and he Christian.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

The musician Wolo is in love with the beautiful peasant girl Anjuta. She is forced, by her stepmother who runs a speakeasy, to dance for the drunken guests of the tavern.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

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

Thomas Graal's a screenwriter, is very fond of his secretary Bessie. Overtaken by a kiss by Thomas she runs away. In his misfortune Thomas writes a screenplay inspired by Bessie. But she has not been really honest with him .

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

Olof Koskela is the son of a rich farmer. He seduces young girls at random, until an inconsistent gesture rushes him away from home and his carefree lifestyle. Based on the 1905 novel by Finnish author Johannes Linnankoski.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

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

Members of the upper class regularly frequent Alexander Nyberg's elegant establishment. Affairs of the heart and misunderstandings create the comedic scenarios that accompany the guests. Based on the Gustav Esmann play of the same name.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

Two brothers compete for the love of a woman while the impending war threatens to separate them from both sides of the border. Based on the novel "La Débâcle" by Émile Zola.