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The Original Sin (1948)
Directed by Helmut Käutner
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An apple juice producer can’t decide between his wife and his secretary and tries to commit suicide. Being committed to psychiatry, he falls asleep and dreams of adventures as Adam and Eve in heaven and hell.
Length 105 minutes
Actors
Bobby Todd | Irene von Meyendorff | Helmut Käutner | Rudolf Vogel | Margarete Haagen | Arno Assmann | Bum Krüger | Thea Thiele | Willy Maertens | Bettina Moissi
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2021 | Computer | Broadcast | Other | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Very surreal so much that it feels like a live action Salvador Dali painting in black and white with a pinch of leftover German Expressionism. Reminded me a lot of HIGH TREASON in its look and tone but this is an entirely different story with a comical take on Adam and Eve. I don’t think this one has been given the treatment for a proper release but it needs it. Would love to view it again on a bigger screen w/o the mixed subtitles. Perfect flick for Kino to release (I believe they have offered others by this director). Maybe there’s a German blu?
This was the first film in Mike’s watch party via Kast and one I didn’t want to miss bc I wasn’t sure how else I would be able to see it. Glad I tuned in.
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