The tenor Albert Winkelmann is a celebrated artist, admired for his singing and for his effect on women. He is a "Darling of the Gods".
Okay, so Liebling der Götter (that's 'Darling of the Gods' for us non-German speakers) is one of those films. If you dig classic German cinema, especially anything with Emil Jannings, then yeah, give it a look. But if you're expecting something zippy or, you know, super relevant to today, you might find it a bit... sti...
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Hanns Schwarz
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"Okay, so Liebling der Götter (that's 'Darling of the Gods' for us non-German speakers) is one of those films. If you dig classic German cinema, especially anything with Emil Jannings, then yeah, give it a look. But if you're expecting something zippy or, you know, super relevant to today, you might find it a bit... stiff. 🎬 The story itself is quite simple. A famous singer, women like him, his wife is not thrilled. That's about it, really. It’s less about a grand plot and more about atmosphere..."
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