Is Der Meineidbauer a lost masterpiece or a dusty relic of a bygone era? Short answer: It is a vital, if grueling, psychological study that demands patience but rewards the viewer with a hauntingly visceral experience. This film is for the cinephile who finds beauty in the breakdown of the human spirit and the student...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Jacob Fleck
Jacob Fleck
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"Is Der Meineidbauer a lost masterpiece or a dusty relic of a bygone era? Short answer: It is a vital, if grueling, psychological study that demands patience but rewards the viewer with a hauntingly visceral experience. This film is for the cinephile who finds beauty in the breakdown of the human spirit and the student of German expressionism who wants to see its influence bleed into rural settings. It is absolutely not for those seeking a lighthearted 'Heimatfilm' or a fast-paced action romp li..."
Philippine Russek
Ludwig Anzengruber, Siegfried Philippi
Germany
