Is this worth the time? Look, if you’re a completionist for early talkies or someone who just loves the aesthetic of 1930s German cinema, Polizeiakte 909 is a weird little trip. If you’re looking for a tight, punchy thriller, stay away. This movie is about as fast as a glacier in January. It’s for the folks who like to...
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Robert Wiene
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"Is this worth the time? Look, if you’re a completionist for early talkies or someone who just loves the aesthetic of 1930s German cinema, Polizeiakte 909 is a weird little trip. If you’re looking for a tight, punchy thriller, stay away. This movie is about as fast as a glacier in January. It’s for the folks who like to study how lighting was handled before people figured out you didn't need to blind the actors to get a decent shot. 🎥 The pacing is… well, it’s not pacing. It’s just people walki..."
Robert Wiene, Melchior Lengyel
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