Visionary Picks Drawn from the Same DNA as Hjertestorme: Cult Guide

Dir: August Blom

After Dr. Friedrich's wife becomes mentally unstable and his research papers are rejected, he leaves the country to respite.

Dir: August Blom

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

A Mormon missionary seduces and kidnaps an attractive young woman, forcing her to accompany him to Utah to become one of his wives.

Dir: August Blom

Young white girls who were kidnapped and held captive and in imminent danger of being sexually molested. And the moor slaveholder will incorporate the poor girls in his harem.

Dir: August Blom

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Den hvide Slavehandels sidste Offer perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A wealthy young man, Edgar, sees a shop-girl, Ellen, and is immediately attracted to her. He buys her flowers. They meet next Sunday and, presumably, often thereafter. Three months later Ellen is pregnant. The couple decide to marry, and Edgar tells his mother. His father convinces him not to marry.

Dir: August Blom

A melodrama about a dead brothers wish for atonement regarding a child he never recognized as his. Gerd, is now 18, adopted by a shoemaker, is surprised by the message that she actually belongs to a wealthy family who now wants to take care of her.

Dir: August Blom

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

Ernest Des Tressailles, a young Bourbon officer, arrives with some companions at the castle of Trionville to marry Alaine de l'Etoile. While they are at the wedding feast, Republican troops arrive, but Ernest escapes only to be captured later. He is sentenced to be shot the following morning. He is paralyzed with fear and Alaine, though surprised and disappointed by his cowardice, determines to save her husband at any cost. She entreats Marc Arron, the stern Republican, to save Ernest. At last Marc Arron. influenced by her beauty and his love for her, accedes to her entreaties, and exchanges clothing with the condemned man. In the garments of the latter he sits down to await the hour when he must atone with his own life. Alaine is captivated by his courage. Marc Arron informs Montaloup, a member of the committee of public welfare, that he has permitted Ernest to escape. Montaloup pities him for his blunder, but Marc Arron rejects all sympathy. When Ernest later on returns voluntarily, Marc Arron refuses to accept the pardon offered, as he wishes to set an example for all true patriots. In the white and gold uniform of the White Hussars he strides to the window and commands the soldiers to fire, while he shouts, "Long live Alaine. Long live the Republic."

Dir: August Blom

Chancellor von Rallenstein forces Princess Irene to marry Prince Deima instead of her true love, Pawlow. The secret lovers seek to get married anyway, sending the Chancellor into a rage.

Dir: August Blom

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

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: August Blom

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: August Blom

A comet, passing by Earth, causes rioting, social unrest, and major disasters that destroy the world.