Avalanche
At the urging of his dying aunt, a young man of limited means forgoes marriage into comfortable society. He becomes husband to an unwed mother and father to a child. Their meager existence is threatened, however, when the woman he left at the altar reenters his life.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Die Lawine |
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | Austria |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Michael Curtiz |
| Runtime | 71 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (7 votes) |
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The silent film constructs its drama on the clash between duty and desire, social expectation and personal sacrifice. It relies on potent visual storytelling and the actors' expressive performances to convey the avalanche of emotions simmering beneath the surface.
What lingers after the final frame is a poignant meditation on the consequences of a single, fateful decision and the fragile foundations of a new life. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Michael Curtiz
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With curated period music, allowing the powerful imagery and performances to resonate in the quiet.
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