Desire (1921 film)
| Desire (Sehnsucht) | |
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| Directed by | F.W. Murnau |
| Written by | Carl Heinz Jarosy |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Carl Hoffmann |
Production company | Mosch-Film |
| Distributed by | Lipow Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | Weimar Republic |
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Desire (German: Sehnsucht) is a 1921 silent film directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Conrad Veidt. It tells the story of a male dancer who falls in love with a grand duchess, only to be arrested, and his subsequent attempt to find the duchess.
As of 2005[update], it is believed to be a lost film as no prints are known to exist.[1] Robert Neppach worked as the film's art director.
Cast
- Conrad Veidt as Dancer
- Gussy Holl as Grand Princess
- Eugen Klöpfer
- Margarete Schlegel as Marja
- Paul Graetz
- Helene Gray
- Danny Guertler
- Albert Bennefeld
- Marcela Gremo
- Ellen Bolan as Dancer
See also
References
- ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: Sehnsucht". Silent Era. Retrieved 4 November 2008.
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