The Song of Life
Das Lied vom Leben
Synopsis
This Brechtian musical about a young woman who flees from her decrepit, noble fiancé and marries a sailor is an interesting, although not a completely successful attempt to translate the sort of stage show to film. It has some good points, including the complete abandonment of the sort of surrealistic stage design that had enlivened the silent cinema. Instead, this tries for a purely cinematic technique, including multiple exposures, undercranking and distorting camera angles and lenses.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis Granowsky
- Original Title
- Das Lied vom Leben
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
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What is The Song of Life about?
This Brechtian musical about a young woman who flees from her decrepit, noble fiancé and marries a sailor is an interesting, although not a completely successful attempt to translate the sort of stage show to film. It has some good points, including the complete abandonment of the sort of surrealistic stage design that had enlivened the silent cinema. Instead, this tries for a purely cinematic technique, including multiple exposures, undercranking and distorting camera angles and lenses.
Who directed The Song of Life?
The Song of Life was directed by Alexis Granowsky.
Who stars in The Song of Life?
The principal cast of The Song of Life includes Aribert Mog, Margot Ferra, Elsa Wagner, Ernst Busch, Leo Monosson.
When was The Song of Life released and how long is it?
The Song of Life was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.