The Lost Shoe
One of the first movies made about the fairy tale Cinderella. The film is part of the current German expressionism. Because of that the film ends up being darker than the fairy tale itself.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Der verlorene Schuh |
| Year | 1923 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Director | Ludwig Berger |
| Runtime | 50 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (7 votes) |
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The film constructs its universe by relying on the stark visual grammar of German Expressionism—sharp angles, dramatic chiaroscuro, and distorted perspectives. It explores the Cinderella archetype by placing it within an atmosphere of psychological unease and surreal beauty.
What lingers after the final frame is not a simple fairy tale, but its haunting, dreamlike double, where visual poetry overshadows narrative simplicity. A fascinating early cinematic curio that reimagines wonder through a darker lens. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ludwig Berger
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In dim lighting, allowing the film's own shadows to creep into your viewing space.
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