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Movie poster: The Merry-Go-Round (1920)
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The Merry-Go-Round

1920 · 98 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Drama about street walker Elena who marries shop keeper Albert. When her former pimp Peter shows up, her life is ruined. She shoots him and poisons herself.

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Original Title Der Reigen - Ein Werdegang
Year 1920
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Richard Oswald
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its tragedy on the inescapable pull of a past that refuses to stay buried. It relies on a stark, atmospheric tension where every shadow and silence speaks louder than words, exploring the social traps of its era.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of fatalism and the crushing weight of societal judgment. A sobering reminder of the limited escapes available in a rigid world. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Richard Oswald

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