Alright, so *Sturmflut der Liebe* (that’s 'Storm Surge of Love' for us non-German speakers) is one of those old silent films. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into sweeping, *really* dramatic romances with big feelings and grand gestures, then yes, probably. But if you need snappy dialogue and quick cut...
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"Alright, so *Sturmflut der Liebe* (that’s 'Storm Surge of Love' for us non-German speakers) is one of those old silent films. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you’re into sweeping, *really* dramatic romances with big feelings and grand gestures, then yes, probably. But if you need snappy dialogue and quick cuts, you’ll probably find yourself checking your watch every five minutes. 😬 The story, such as it is, follows a young woman (played with earnest intensity by Marion Gerth) who fal..."
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