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Movie poster: Avalanche (1923)
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Avalanche

1923 · 71 min Drama
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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