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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari |
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
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by Alpha Video
Sales Rank: 34397
Price: $7.98
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A milestone of the silent film era and one of the first "art films" to gain international acclaim, this eerie German classic from 1919 remains the most prominent example of German expressionism in the emerging art of the cinema. Stylistically, the look of the film's painted sets--distorted perspectives, sharp angles, twisted architecture--was designed to reflect (or express) the splintered psychology of its title character, a sinister figure who uses a lanky somnambulist (Conrad Veidt) as a circus attraction. But when Caligari and his sleepwalker are suspected of murder, their novelty act is surrounded by more supernatural implications. With its mad-doctor scenario, striking visuals, and a haunting, zombie-like character at its center, <I>Caligari</I> was one of the first horror films to reach an international audience, sending shock waves through artistic circles and serving as a strong influence on the classic horror films of the 1920s, '30s, and beyond. It's a museum piece today, of interest more for its historical importance, but <I>Caligari</I> still casts a considerable spell. <i>--Jeff Shannon</i>
Viewer Reviews
The print is outstanding, the Jazz score is amazing and the toning of the print is excellent. This is also a 35mm print from Germany. Everything is done right with this film. I'm glad Kino took the time. I've never seen Dr. Caligari look so good and sound so good. Kino did an exemplary job. If you haven't seen the film, you've got to, it's too good to not see at least once in your lifetime. It should really be many times.
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