A movie ahead of its time

Sheila 2022-04-19 09:02:11

Silent movies 100 years ago, a few points: 1. There is nothing to say about the plot, especially the reversal at the end, even if you watch it now 100 years later; , Now it seems that from the perspective of setting the scene and creating suspense, it may not be as good as silence; this principle is the same as the blank space in traditional Chinese art.

I feel that if the light and shadow effects are raised to modern standards, and those exaggerated and outdated styles in the performing arts are discarded, and the film is remade again, there should be many people watching.

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari quotes

  • [last lines]

    Dr. Caligari: Now I also know how to cure him.

  • Dr. Caligari: Step rrrrright up! Presenting for the first time: Cesare the somnambulist! The miraculous Cesare. Twenty-three years old, he has slept for twenty-three years continuously, day and night! Right before your eyes, Cesare will awaken from his death-like trance.