Tartuffe (1925)
Tartuffe (1925)
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Genre: Drama | Director: F.W. Murnau
BDRip 720p | MKV | 1280 x 720 | x264 @ 2560 Kbps | 1h 5mn | 1,25 Gb
Score AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Deutsch intertitles with English subs
Genre: Drama | Director: F.W. Murnau
In this film, Emil Jannings plays the title character, a religious hypocrite who capitalizes upon the piety of others to line his own pockets. Lusting after Elmire, the daughter of gullible millionaire Orgon, Tartuffe all but convinces Orgon to hand over Elmire in exchange for divine absolution.
A light fable exploring the theme of hypocrisy and those who exploit the weak-willed under false pretenses. Although it's not a film that bowls you over, there are some interesting touches. The film-within-a-film framework (perhaps one of the first to use it in such a substantial manner), the direct appeals to the audience, the overt sexuality. The look of the film is impressive, with a lavish set to work with, striking lighting techniques, and a few bold camera angles. Emil Jannings is hammy as usual, but in an enjoyable way. The dual stories being told are simplistic and predictable, but fun to go along with. I have yet to see a bad film by Murnau, and even if this isn't one of his most memorable works, it's worthwhile.
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Tartuffe (1925)
