The Eleven Devils
Die elf Teufel / The Eleven Devils was made in Berlin in the summer of 1927, in the last throes of the silent movie era. But Die elf Teufel strikes one today as a prophetic film. One of its early captions is "Football, the sport of the century ". We are shown a ball bathed in light like some sacred relic, and observe how, even in those early days, fans on the terraces wouldn't shy away from using their fists.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Die elf Teufel |
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Carl Boese |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs its prophecy through stark visual language, relying on the illuminated ball as a central, almost religious icon. It explores the raw energy of the crowd and the nascent culture of fanaticism with a startlingly modern gaze.
What lingers after the final reel is a chilling prescience about the beautiful game's dark potential. The film feels less like a relic and more like a cautionary note from the past. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Carl Boese
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Best viewed with an experimental score that matches its gritty, prophetic energy.
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