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Vanina

1922 · 68 min Drama
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

Vanina loves rebel leader Octavio, who gets caught. He gets a pardon and marries Vanina. When he is captured again, Vanina helps him to escape prison. They are both caught, and after his execution she dies from grief.

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Original Title Vanina oder Die Galgenhochzeit
Year 1922
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Arthur von Gerlach
Runtime 68 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the stark contrast between aristocratic opulence and the grim reality of political imprisonment, relying on expressive silent-era visuals to convey unspoken passion and despair. It explores the tragic collision between personal devotion and the merciless machinery of the state.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of melancholy and the devastating cost of love in a world ruled by harsh absolutes. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Arthur von Gerlach

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