Algol: Tragedy of Power
An alien from the planet Algol gives a man a device that creates enough energy to power the entire world.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Algol - Tragödie der Macht |
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Drama |
| Director | Hans Werckmeister |
| Runtime | 99 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative around the contrast between technological marvel and human nature, using a sci-fi premise to explore the psychology of power. It relies on stark visual metaphors of industrialization to depict the soul's corrosion by unchecked ambition.
What lingers after the final reel is a startlingly prescient silent parable. The film's critique of energy monopolies and moral decay feels eerily modern, a testament to its visionary roots. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hans Werckmeister
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Best viewed in a dimly lit room with a fitting atmospheric score to honor its silent film heritage.
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