The Language of Shadows: Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau and His Films:  The Early Works

The Language of Shadows: Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau and His Films: The Early Works (2008)

Radar 38Unusual pattern0h 30mDocumentary

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A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

Documentary made in two parts by Luciano Berriatúa. This first part focuses on childhood, personal life and the early works in films by German director F.W. Murnau.

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Radar score38/100
Quality signal64/100
Audience rating7.7
Votes counted3
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