Freiwild (1928) is a curious one. If you're someone who actively seeks out late German silent cinema, especially the more dramatic, stage-adapted stuff, then yes, it's probably worth a look. Everyone else? Probably not. It’s a heavy film, sometimes beautifully shot, but often bogged down by its theatrical origins and a...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Freiwild (1928) is a curious one. If you're someone who actively seeks out late German silent cinema, especially the more dramatic, stage-adapted stuff, then yes, it's probably worth a look. Everyone else? Probably not. It’s a heavy film, sometimes beautifully shot, but often bogged down by its theatrical origins and a sort of oppressive atmosphere that doesn't always land as intended. You need patience, and maybe a strong cup of coffee. The film, an adaptation of an Arthur Schnitzler play, cent..."
Georg C. Klaren, Arthur Schnitzler, Herbert Juttke
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