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Mania

1918 · 87 min Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

A beautiful cigarette factory worker becomes the face of the company's new marketing campaign. Soon she attracts the attention of two men - a talented young composer and an old rich patron of arts.

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Original Title Mania. Die Geschichte einer Zigarettenarbeiterin
Year 1918
Country Germany
Genre Drama
Director Eugen Illés
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a classic romantic dilemma, relying on the stark contrast between artistic passion and financial security. It explores the commodification of a person, where private life becomes a public spectacle and a bargaining chip.

What lingers after the final title card is a poignant sense of melancholy, a reflection on the limited choices available and the invisible cages of newfound fame. The simplicity of the silent era amplifies the emotional weight. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Eugen Illés

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With a glass of wine, allowing the expressive visuals and score to tell this timeless story of desire and compromise.

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