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The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus

1916·Movie
1h 4min
67
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IMDb6.5
IMDb6.5

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

The mind, society, and history

  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

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About

The homunculus and his companion Edgar Rodin make an invention that would allow the hateful homunculus to destroy the world. But first he wants to find out about love. When he observes how young Anna is rejected by her parents, he takes care of her and asks her parents for forgiveness - without success. He brings her to her seducer, who also rejects the girl. The homunculus then takes revenge by ruining the man financially and throwing Anna at his feet. But she still loves the villain and asks Homunculus for mercy. The homunculus cannot understand this feeling of love - he wants to try it out on himself. He puts a young woman who loves him to the hardest test, but she will do anything for him, sacrificing her fiancé and her parents. Only when he reveals his artificial nature to her, she leaves him. This experience confirms the homunculus in his intention to destroy mankind.
Silent FilmGerman ExpressionismArtificial BeingTragic RomanceSocial CritiquePsychological HorrorMelancholyBleak NarrativeIntrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Otto Rippert
Written by:
Robert Reinert
Produced by:
Hanns Lippmann

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Is The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus?

1 h 4 min

The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus runs 1 h 4 min.

What language is The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus in?

Germanxx

It was made in German, with some xx. Produced in Germany.