Fairy tale about a tailor with three sons: the fat one, the tall one and the idiot one. The three decide to go on a journey to try their luck.
Tischlein deck dich, Eselein streck dich, Knüppel aus dem Sack (1922) is a relic of Weimar-era cinema that marries the grotesque charm of folk tales with the stark visual language of early silent film. Directed with a deft hand by Wilhelm Prager and Johannes Meyer, this German production distills the essence of...
still_frame
still_frame
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Wilhelm Prager
Henry Edwards
" Tischlein deck dich, Eselein streck dich, Knüppel aus dem Sack (1922) is a relic of Weimar-era cinema that marries the grotesque charm of folk tales with the stark visual language of early silent film. Directed with a deft hand by Wilhelm Prager and Johannes Meyer, this German production distills the essence of fable into a narrative that is equal parts absurdist comedy and existential parable. The film’s title—a play on traditional German proverbs—hints at its central motif: the struggl..."
Erwin Kopp
Wilhelm Prager, Johannes Meyer
Germany
Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Wilhelm Prager
Community
Log in to comment.
