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Der lebende Leichnam Synopsis
In ancient, Tsarist Russia. Fyodor Protasov's marriage to his wife Lisa is over. However, the Russian Orthodox Church does not approve of a divorce, and so Protasov fakes his own suicide, before Lisa move in with her lover Viktor Karenin. Fyodor himself becomes a "living corpse".
Das Laster Synopsis
About alcoholism, which can develop into a terrible family tradition. Paul is the son of a drinker. One day his father is killed in an inn. Despite the bad example set by his father, Paul is also unable to give up alcohol.
"Der lebende Leichnam" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Das Laster" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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Der lebende Leichnam