Thomas Bezug, the richest man in the world, is a solitary, domineering and cruel cripple who hardly can move on his crutches. He dwells a fanatical love for his son, whom he holds like a monkey in a cage.
Karl Hans Strobl, Richard Oswald
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Step into the spectral glow of Nachtgestalten, or 'Night Figures,' a film that emerges from the tumultuous, post-war landscape of 1920s Germany like a half-forgotten dream, or perhaps, a waking nightmare. Directed by the prolific Richard Oswald, this silent-era gem is more than just a cinematic artifact; it’s a searin...
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" Step into the spectral glow of Nachtgestalten, or 'Night Figures,' a film that emerges from the tumultuous, post-war landscape of 1920s Germany like a half-forgotten dream, or perhaps, a waking nightmare. Directed by the prolific Richard Oswald, this silent-era gem is more than just a cinematic artifact; it’s a searing psychological drama, a chilling character study, and a potent exemplar of early German Expressionism. Forget the notion of silent films as quaint or simplistic; Nachtgestalten pl..."
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