Review of Marizza

Marizza (1922)
8/10
Most of the movie is believed to be lost...
16 May 2014
...But there is a 13 min. long fragment with Italien intertitles. It's only a very slight relief but at least we can get a glimpse of the movie and it looks very promising. Despite the fact that you can't really connect with all of the story (since it's only a fragment - and I'm not even sure if all the scenes were originally in that order of if some scenes in-between are missing) this movie shows us a lot of what makes Murnau so great. Most of the scenes weren't extremely special. But some stand out quite much; In particular those with Marizza on screen. These scenes are really well done by the actress and by Murnau who set them up very well. Some of them even have a genuinely good composition.

I watched the fragment with the glorious New world Symphonie which I'd recommend if you want music to accompany it.

I'd be extremely satisfied if they find some more of the movie. It would even do if they find a major part of it. Some of it can be replaced with intertitles if necessary.

I'd recommend to watch the fragment for the great scenes to any Murnau fan.
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