The Treasure(1923)
On the surface a straightforward tale of the search for a buried treasure, the film is a textbook example of German expressionism, with the passions of the protagonists conveyed as much through symbolism as action.
Movie: The Treasure
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Svetocar Badalic, Master Foundryman
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Anna
Svetelenz
Arno
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On the surface a straightforward tale of the search for a buried treasure, the film is a textbook example of German expressionism, with the passions of the protagonists conveyed as much through symbolism as action.
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1923-02-23
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