The cabinet of Dr. Caligari [videorecording DVD] : a film in six acts / written by Carl Mayer and Hans Janowitz ; Decla Film-Gesellschaft ; directed by Robert Wiene.
Format:
[videorecording DVD] :
Edition:
Restored authorized ed.
Publisher:
Kino on Video,
Copyright Date:
c2002
Description:
1 videodisc (74 min.) : si., col. tinted with b&w segments ; 4 3/4 in.
Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Feher, Lil Dagover, Hans Hainz v. Twardowsky, Rudolph Lettinger. Genuine: Fern Andra. Originally produced in Germany as motion pictures in 1919. Supplemental features: 43-minute condensation of Robert Wiene's "Genuine : the tale of a vampire" (1920); behind-the-scenes footage of Robert Wiene on the set of I.N.R.I.; two musical scores to choose from; gallery of more than 40 photos, posters and production sketches.
Contents:
Special features: Genuine: the tale of a vampire (1920) - directed by Robert Wiene, a 43-minute condensation ; behind the scenes footage of Robert Wiene on the set of I.N.R.I. (1923) ; two musical scores; gallery of photos, posters, designs ; excerpt with original German intertitles.
Summary:
In the film The cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a somnambulist commits murders under a hypnotist's influence. Also featured is a lengthy excerpt of Genuine. Both films are examples of the German Expressionist movement.
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