Underground Favorites Mirroring the Impact of The Head of Janus: Cult Guide

Dir: F.W. Murnau

A three-part historical film: the first episode takes place in ancient Egypt, the second is based on the Hugo novel La Fin de Satan, and the third takes place during the 1917 Russian revolution.

Dir: F.W. Murnau

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

An aging doorman is forced to face the scorn of his friends, neighbors and society after being fired from his prestigious job at a luxurious hotel.

Dir: F.W. Murnau

The likeable and carefree Grand Duke of Abacco is in dire straits. There is no money left to service the State's debt; the main creditor is looking forward to expropriating the entire Duchy. The marriage with Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, would solve everything, but a crucial letter of hers about the engagement has been stolen. Besides, a bunch of revolutionaries and a dubious businessman have other plans regarding the Grand Duke. With the intrusion of adventurer Philipp Collins into the Grand Duke's affairs, a series of frantic chases, plots and counter-plots begins...

Dir: F.W. Murnau

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

A shiftless young man becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman and yearns to find her again.

Dir: F.W. Murnau

Cheston, a millionaire, is looking after Maud, a beautiful woman from the 'demimonde'. Her brother, Brilburn, forces her to ask her rich admirer for an expensive piece of jewelry. Cheston buys a precious pearl necklace.

Dir: F.W. Murnau

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

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: F.W. Murnau

Dr Eigil Borne is engaged to Hélène, a girl who is madly in love with him. At Hélène's birthday celebration, Eigil invites her to a cabaret, where he meets his other love, Lily, a passionate, fiery and funny dancer.

Dir: F.W. Murnau

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Evening - Night - Morning perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A married farmer falls under the spell of a sophisticated woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.

Dir: F.W. Murnau

Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.

Dir: F.W. Murnau

All men are under lovely Maritza's spell.Tired of working for the old woman Yelina, who forces her to cajole customs officials to help the smugglers, she flees and finds work at Mrs. Avricolos' farm.