
A pit worker is crippled by an accident and his wife flirts with another man..

Charles Vanel
France

So, you clicked on a review for a silent film from 1929. Good on ya! 👍 If you’re already into silent cinema, especially French dramas that don't shy away from the tough stuff, then yeah, _Dans la nuit_ is absolutely worth a look. It’s a strong, quiet punch to the gut. However, if the idea of no dialogue and a piano sc...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Charles Vanel

Edgar Jones
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"So, you clicked on a review for a silent film from 1929. Good on ya! 👍 If you’re already into silent cinema, especially French dramas that don't shy away from the tough stuff, then yeah, _Dans la nuit_ is absolutely worth a look. It’s a strong, quiet punch to the gut. However, if the idea of no dialogue and a piano score for an hour sends shivers down your spine, you can probably give this one a miss, honestly. It’s not an easy entry point to the genre. This film is a pretty heavy tale about a..."

