Vehicle for one of Weimar era 's most beloved actresses: as the popular Prussian queen in 1806-1807,she presides over the humiliating Peace of Tilsit which Napoleon forces on the defeated Germans..
Is it worth your time? If you have a weird itch to see how early German cinema treated its national myths, sure. Go for it. But if you're looking for something that actually moves, stay away. This is strictly for the history nerds and people who collect old theater programs. Henny Porten carries the whole thing on her...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a weird itch to see how early German cinema treated its national myths, sure. Go for it. But if you're looking for something that actually moves, stay away. This is strictly for the history nerds and people who collect old theater programs. Henny Porten carries the whole thing on her shoulders, which is honestly a lot to ask of anyone. She plays the Queen with this heavy, tragic intensity that makes you feel like she’s carrying the entire Prussian treasury in ..."
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