@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Berlin: Symphony of a Great City
A day in the city of Berlin, which experienced an industrial boom in the 1920s, and still provides an insight into the living and working conditions at that time. Germany had just recovered a little from the worst consequences of the First World War, the great economic crisis was still a few years away and Hitler was not yet an issue at the time.
Quick Stats
7.5
TMDB Rating
128
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1h 9m
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Key Crew
DirectorWalter Ruttmann
WriterWalter Ruttmann
CinematographyRobert Baberske
ComposerEdmund Meisel
EditorWalter Ruttmann
Production DesignErich Kettelhut
Produced by
Deutsche Vereinsfilm AGFox Europa Produktion
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
