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From Caligari to Hitler (2015)

"What does Cinema know, that we don't?"

7.420151h 54mDE
DocumentaryHistory

Directed by Rüdiger Suchsland

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

DE

Release

May 28, 2015

Director

Rüdiger Suchsland

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Overview

Film journalist and critic Rüdiger Suchsland examines German cinema from 1919, when the Republic of Weimar is born, to 1933, when the Nazis come into power. (Followed by Hitler's Hollywood, 2017.)

Cast

Rüdiger Suchsland

Rüdiger Suchsland

Self - Narrator (voice)

Hans Henrik Wöhler

Hans Henrik Wöhler

Self - Narrator (voice)

Volker Schlöndorff

Volker Schlöndorff

Self - Filmmaker

Fatih Akin

Fatih Akin

Self - Filmmaker

Thomas Elsaesser

Thomas Elsaesser

Self - Film Historian

Eric D. Weitz

Eric D. Weitz

Self - Historian

Elisabeth Bronfen

Elisabeth Bronfen

Self - Cultural Critic

Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Ernst Lubitsch

Ernst Lubitsch

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Friedrich Ebert

Friedrich Ebert

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Joseph Goebbels

Joseph Goebbels

Self - Politician (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into From Caligari to Hitler (2015), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Film journalist and critic Rüdiger Suchsland examines German cinema from 1919, when the Republic of Weimar is born, to 1933, when the Nazis come into power. (Followed by Hitler's Hollywood, 2017.)

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of From Caligari to Hitler. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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