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Hilde Warren and Death

1917 · 61 min Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Hilde Warren, a famous actress, is impregnated by a convicted murderer and becomes plagued by visions of Death. Upon discovering her child is the image of its criminal father, Hilde must decide whether to allow it to live, or to kill it and risk the embrace of Death himself.

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Original Title Hilde Warren und der Tod
Year 1917
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Joe May
Runtime 61 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (5 votes)

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Director Josef Stern constructs a narrative on the contrast between theatrical grandeur and intimate psychological drama, relying on expressive chiaroscuro to visualize the protagonist's torment. The film explores motifs of fate and heredity, delving into the price of maternal sacrifice.

What lingers after viewing is the oppressive mood of early German expressionism, where every frame is charged with ominous symbolism. A haunting meditation on guilt and inevitability. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Joe May

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