5.9/10

Superfluous People Review: Is Chekhov's Silent Film Still Relevant?

Item: Superfluous People
Rating: 5.9
Author: Archivist John

Archivist John

Senior Editor

6 May 2026

1 min read

A definitive 5.9/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Superfluous People remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.

Is 'Superfluous People' worth watching today? Short answer: absolutely, but with a crucial caveat. This 1926 silent drama, a fascinating German interpretation of Anton Chekhov’s enduring themes, is a profound, if sometimes ponderous, cinematic experience. It

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