Melody of the World
Melodie der Welt
Synopsis
An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Ruttmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Ruttmann
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Zeller
- Original Title
- Melodie der Welt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Hamburg-Amerika-Linie (Hapag), Tobis Filmkunst, Hamburg-Amerika-Schiffahrtslinie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Ruttmann
Wolfgang Ruttmann
Wolfgang Zeller
Paul Holzki, Adolf Jansen, Karl Brodmerkel, Reimar Kuntze
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Ruttmann
Director
Wolfgang Ruttmann
Writer
Paul Holzki
Director of Photography
Adolf Jansen
Director of Photography
Karl Brodmerkel
Director of Photography
Reimar Kuntze
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melody of the World
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What is Melody of the World about?
An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.
Who directed Melody of the World?
Melody of the World was directed by Walter Ruttmann.
Who stars in Melody of the World?
The principal cast of Melody of the World includes Ivan Koval-Samborskiy, Renée Stobrawa, Grace Chiang, O. Idris, Heinrich Mutzenbecher.
When was Melody of the World released and how long is it?
Melody of the World was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Melody of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melody of the World was composed by Wolfgang Zeller.