A German officer requests for his wife to join him on the German battleship SMS Emden, then patrolling seas in China. As the First World War breaks out, the Emden is summoned to service and the sailor is unable to meet his wife.
Okay, so The Exploits of the Emden isn't exactly a Saturday night popcorn flick for everyone. But if you've got a soft spot for really old war dramas, especially the silent kind, and don't mind a story that feels a bit... too neat, then yeah, give it a shot. Anyone looking for modern action or complex character arcs? Y...
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"Okay, so The Exploits of the Emden isn't exactly a Saturday night popcorn flick for everyone. But if you've got a soft spot for really old war dramas, especially the silent kind, and don't mind a story that feels a bit... too neat, then yeah, give it a shot. Anyone looking for modern action or complex character arcs? You'll probably be bored stiff, bless your heart. 🙏The whole thing kicks off with a German officer, just minding his own business, requesting his wife join him out in China where h..."
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