The Avenger
Hämnaren (The Avenger) was made in 1915, and was rediscovered in Berlin in 2001. It begins with a woman named Ester, who is reading a letter and crying. The letter says that a man named George won't marry her, because he knows his father would never allow him to marry a Jewish woman. Ester dies of childbirth, and possibly a broken heart. Her suitor Jakob takes care of her son, who is named Josef, and sends George a note, accusing him of causing her death
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Hämnaren |
| Year | 1915 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Mauritz Stiller |
| Runtime | 49 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (5 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its drama through stark emotional contrasts, from Esther's quiet despair to Jakob's cold resolve. It relies entirely on the expressive power of silent cinema, where every glance and gesture carries weight, exploring themes of social prejudice and personal guilt.
What lingers after the final title card is the potent simplicity of the story—a revenge measured not in violence, but in the raising of a child and the burden of a letter. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mauritz Stiller
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In a quiet room, allowing the stark black-and-white imagery and title cards to command full attention.
🎭 Cast
Wilhelm Hansson
Georg Vide
Edith Erastoff
Ester
Edmond Hansen
Ester's father
John Ekman
Jacob Kahn, Ester's cousin
Richard Lund
Josef
William Larsson
Landowner von Sterner
Karin Molander
Emma von Sterner
Gustaf Callmén
Georg's father, dean
Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson
Georg's mother
Emmy Elffors
Georg's fiancee
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