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The Song of Life

The Song of Life

Original Title: Das Lied vom Leben

19311h 5m

Status

Released

Release

1931

Runtime

1h 5m

Storyline

This Brechtian musical about a young woman who flees from her decrepit, noble fiancé and marries a sailor is an interesting, although not a completely successful attempt to translate the sort of stage show to film. It has some good points, including the complete abandonment of the sort of surrealistic stage design that had enlivened the silent cinema. Instead, this tries for a purely cinematic technique, including multiple exposures, undercranking and distorting camera angles and lenses.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Apr 24, 1931
Languages
German
Production Countries
Germany

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