Originally produced in Germany as a 2-part silent motion picture in 1924. Based on the 12th century epic poem Die Nibelungenlied. Silent film with orchestral score; restored by the Munich Film Archive. "Special contents of this edition: c1991 Film Preservation Associates." Special features include: footage of Fritz Lang on the set, production design and special effects sketches by Erich Kettelhut, comparison of the dragon-slaying scenes from Siegfried and The thief of Baghdad, original 1924 score performed by the Munich Radio Orchestra, essay by film scholar Jan-Christopher Horak, optimal image quality, new English title translation, photo gallery, including rare behind-the-scenes images. Pt. 1 Siegfried: Paul Richter, Margareta Schoen, Theodor Loos. Pt. 2. Kriemhild's Rache: Theodor Loos, Margareta Schoen. With Hanna Ralph, Theodor Hans Adalbert Schlettow, Rudolf Klein-Rogge.
Contents:
pt. 1. Siegfried (143 min.) -- pt. 2. Kriemhilds Rache = Kriemhild's revenge (148 min.).
Summary:
In part one, Siegfried wins the hand of Kriemhilde by slaying the dragon and defeating Brunhilde. When Brunhilde learns that magic has been used to conquer her, she has Siegfried murdered. In part two, Kriemhilde seeks revenge for Siegfried's death and marries Attila, king of the Huns, in order to further her purpose.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)51231514
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.