An idealistic young chemist discovers a compound that can be used for the production of an effective deadly poisonous gas. Against his will a chemical factory begins production of the poison gas to increase the value of their shares.
"Giftgas," a silent film from 1929, is a tough watch for most modern audiences. If you're into **early German cinema** or want to see a story about corporate greed gone really, really bad, then maybe, just *maybe*, give it a shot. Otherwise, prepare for some serious pacing issues and a message that, while important, fe...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Mikhail Dubson
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""Giftgas," a silent film from 1929, is a tough watch for most modern audiences. If you're into **early German cinema** or want to see a story about corporate greed gone really, really bad, then maybe, just *maybe*, give it a shot. Otherwise, prepare for some serious pacing issues and a message that, while important, feels a bit heavy-handed today.The core idea is pretty chilling: a young chemist, Berthold (played by Hans Stüwe), stumbles upon a way to make a super effective poison gas. He's this..."
Nathan Zarkhi, Peter Martin Lampel
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