Since completing a portrait of Genuine, a high priestess, Percy becomes irritable and withdrawn. He loses interest in painting and refuses to see his friends, preferring to spend his time alone with the portrait in his study. After turning down a wealthy patron’s offer to buy the picture, Percy falls asleep while reading stories of Genuine’s life. Genuine comes to life from the painting and escapes.
Length 88 minutes
Fern Andra | Hans Heinrich von Twardowski | Ernst Gronau | Harald Paulsen | Albert Bennefeld | John Gottowt | Lewis Brody
Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
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12/08/2018 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5 stars |
(Average) 5 stars |
Released the same year as DR. CALIGARI’S CABINET and by the same director, it’s easy to see how this has faded into obscurity compared to CALIGARI. The story feels too drawn out and less linear than CALIGARI. It does have some great expressionistic sets but they’re not as effective here.
The print I watched was the full 88 minute version and wasn’t in great shape with sections being too dark or, conversely, too blown out to see much detail at times.
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