The Mysterious X
Not long before marine officer van Hauen goes off to war and heavy-heartedly leaves his family, he coincidentally discovers that his wife has a secret liaison with the dubious Count Spinelli. What the van Hauens do not yet know, is that the sleazy Spinelli has a hidden agenda. (stumfilm.dk)
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Det hemmelighedsfulde X |
| Year | 1914 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Genre | Mystery, Drama |
| Director | Benjamin Christensen |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (23 votes) |
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Dreyer constructs a drama of suspense, relying on the actors' expressive gestures and meticulously framed shots to convey the unspoken. He explores the fragility of trust and the corrosive power of suspicion within the confined space of a home.
What lingers after the final title card is a sense of silent, psychological tension, masterfully conveyed through image alone. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Benjamin Christensen
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Best viewed with a fitting silent film score, allowing the visual narrative to fully captivate.
🎭 Cast
Benjamin Christensen
Lieutenant van Hauen
Karen Sandberg
Lieutenant van Hauren's Wife
Fritz Lamprecht
Rear Admiral van Hauen
Amanda Lund
Old Jane, nurse
Hermann Spiro
Count Spinelli
Svend Rindom
Teacher
Otto Reinwald
van Hauen's oldest son
Bjørn Spiro
Johnny, van Hauen's youngest søn
Robert Schmidt
Lawyer
Holger Rasmussen
Naval officer
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