Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Screenplay
Thea von Harbou, Carl Theodor Dreyer
Cinematography
Karl Freund, Rudolph Maté
Editing
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Producer
Erich Pommer
Production
Decla-Bioscop AG, Berlin [DE]
Cast
Walter Slezak, Benjamin Christensen, Nora Gregor, Alexander Murski, Grete Mosheim, Didier Aslan
Synopsis
This silent film revolves around the relationship between the renowned painter Claude Zoret and his protege, Mikaël. As Mikaël becomes entangled in a love triangle with Claude and a beautiful countess, the film delves into the intricacies of the human soul and the pursuit of artistic greatness.
Format
DCP, B&W
World Sales-Distribution
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Foundation
Filmography
Carl Theodor Dreyer
DENMARK (1889-1968)
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY:
1964 GERTRUD
1955 ORDET
1943 VREDENS DAG / DAY OF WRATH
1928 LA PASSION DE JEANNE D'ARC
1924 MICHAEL
DENMARK (1889-1968)
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY:
1964 GERTRUD
1955 ORDET
1943 VREDENS DAG / DAY OF WRATH
1928 LA PASSION DE JEANNE D'ARC
1924 MICHAEL
Festivals
Berlin
Notes
With music expressly composed by Laura Vega commissioned by the Festival for the occasion. Performed live by the IBF Ensemble under the direction of Humberto Armas.
A film from the holdings of the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung (www.murnau-stiftung.de) in Wiesbaden.
A film from the holdings of the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung (www.murnau-stiftung.de) in Wiesbaden.
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