A young woman leaves behind her job, home and family to try to make it in the movie business.Features cameos from about three dozen German film stars.
So, is Die große Sehnsucht worth digging up today? 🤔 Well, if you're into the really early days of German cinema, or you're just fascinated by silent film stars before they were *stars* in the modern sense, then yeah, probably. It’s definitely not for folks who need fast-paced action or crisp dialogue. You might find ...
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"So, is Die große Sehnsucht worth digging up today? 🤔 Well, if you're into the really early days of German cinema, or you're just fascinated by silent film stars before they were *stars* in the modern sense, then yeah, probably. It’s definitely not for folks who need fast-paced action or crisp dialogue. You might find it a bit slow if you’re used to anything made after, say, 1950. But for a peek into a very specific time, it’s quite something. The film starts with our lead, Berthe Ostyn, as th..."
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