Ralph and Gaston, two brothers in a circus tightrope act, quarrel over a woman. Ralph stirs up even more tension when he tries to rescue a young female aerialist from the cruelties of her stepfather, the circus' ringmaster.
Alright, let’s talk about Manege. This one’s a tough sell for most viewers today. If you're not already deep into the nooks and crannies of silent German cinema, this 1927 effort will likely test your patience. But for those who appreciate the often clunky charm, the theatricality, and the sheer visual ambition of the ...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Max Reichmann
Max Reichmann
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"Alright, let’s talk about Manege. This one’s a tough sell for most viewers today. If you're not already deep into the nooks and crannies of silent German cinema, this 1927 effort will likely test your patience. But for those who appreciate the often clunky charm, the theatricality, and the sheer visual ambition of the era, there are certainly things to chew on. Expect melodrama, some truly impressive set pieces, and a story that occasionally loses its footing, sometimes quite literally. Who’s i..."
Walter Angel, Curt J. Braun
Germany
