The Island of the Blessed
Max Reinhardt’s second and last silent film. It tells the story of two young girls (Cheerful & Shy) who, in order to escape their father’s authority, reaches an island of wonder filled with gods, nymphs, fauns and other creatures.
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| Original Title | Die Insel der Seligen |
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Romance, Comedy |
| Director | Max Reinhardt |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.3/10 (9 votes) |
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The film constructs a visual reverie, relying on Max Reinhardt's theatrical tableaux and the expressive language of silent-era dance. It explores a flight from societal constraints into a mythical Arcadia, where the boundaries between the human and the divine playfully dissolve.
What lingers after the final reel is the charming, ethereal quality of a cinematic daydream from cinema's formative years. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Max Reinhardt
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With a sense of whimsy, on a quiet, sun-dappled afternoon.
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