The Auteur's Selection In the Shadow of Kampen om hans hjärta: Cult Guide

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

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

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.

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

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

Bernhard has made a portrait of actress Thora and is exhibiting it. And Thora, who knows that Bernhard is in love with her, finds her first gray hair in front of the mirror. Is it a sign? Is her life and Bernhard slipping away from her?

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.

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

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

Mr Bernhard has financial difficulties. He has fallen into the hands of broker Mr Pouzer. In desperation, Bernhard's daughter Julia visit Pouzer to ask for mercy for her father. Yes, Pouzer replies, if I get you in return.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

Olga, is a agitator among students in "Ryska Polen", and she has won over Paul, whom she loves, to the cause of the revolution. However, after a large meeting, where she has spoken, she has to flee.

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

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

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

The international criminal Helene Voigt, who calls herself Countess Montigno, is on the run from the law.

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

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.

Dir: Mauritz Stiller

In 16th century Sweden, the lives of three Scottish mercenaries and a vicar's family intersect after a crime forever alters a small coastal town. As the three try to escape, they find themselves trapped when all ships are frozen in ice.