The Great Light
Lorenz Ferleitner has worked his way up from a poor but gifted farm boy to a recognized master builder. When a new cathedral is to be built, he is given the honor of carrying out the task. He would like to commission the unknown young painter Fritz Rasmussen to decorate the dome. The director of the art academy, Professor Marquardt, however, wants to employ his untalented nephew for the painting work. A bitter conflict unfolds.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Das große Licht |
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Hanna Henning |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a timeless conflict between authentic genius and institutional nepotism, relying on the powerful symbolism of the cathedral itself. It explores the artist's duty to their craft versus societal pressures, building tension through stark visual contrasts.
What lingers after the final frame is a poignant question about the true cost of compromise and the eternal struggle for artistic integrity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hanna Henning
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Best experienced in a quiet setting, allowing the moral weight and visual grandeur to fully resonate.
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