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Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer

1921Movie59 min

DramaHorror
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A melancholic, moving drama movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

A young Russian dancer in Geneva returns to Russia, where he falls in love with a grand duchess. He is arrested but manages to escape. Lost film.

Feels like

  • Lost Film
  • Russian Aristocracy
  • Historical Romance
  • Early Cinema
  • Political Intrigue
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Melancholy Tone
  • European Drama
  • Silent Era

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
F. W. Murnau
Written by
Carl Heinz Jarosy
Produced by
Richard Mosch

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1921 · 59 min · Drama, Horror

Released
January 1, 1921
Runtime
59 min
Genres
Drama, Horror
Original language
German
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer worth watching?"

Questions about Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7).

Will Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 1 of 10 and tension 5.

Is Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Desire: The Tragedy of a Dancer in English?

Germanxx

No, it was made in German, with some xx.