Set in the early 19th-Century and based on literary classics this pre-war release is one of the earliest film's of the fabled German Expressionist genre and one of the best and most innovative. Using cutting-edge technology and a depth unseen on the big screen "The Student of Prague" (Der Student von Prag) utilizes dark tones and an eerie vibe. A young man agrees to a deal with a creepy and mysterious stranger to attain what he wants and gets more than he bargains for. Overly theatrical and exaggerated acting and a slow pace coupled with being a silent may deter the film from being appreciated by 21st-Century viewers but silent fans and hardcore film lovers will appreciate this.
Review of The Student of Prague
