He Who Covets
Tatjana
Synopsis
Tatjana is a tale of Russia, the Bolshevik uprising and revolution in a rural setting, entwined with a story of desire and deception. The first intertitle reads, “Fate tires now and then of painting pretty coloured pictures. In such a mood she takes the Blacks and Reds of Human Passion and paints a stark tragedy…” The scene opens on a manservant, drawing back the curtains and discovering his master slumped over at his desk. He is dead. The Chief of Police arrives to interrogate the household and discovers the dead man’s wife purposely sent all the servants out to the theatre the night before… what was the reason for her actions? A letter will explain all as the film delves into the characters’ past through flashback…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Dinesen
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Dinesen, Harriet Bloch
- Original Title
- Tatjana
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Dinesen
Robert Dinesen, Harriet Bloch
Carl Drews
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Dinesen
Writer
Carl Drews
Director of Photography
Harriet Bloch
Writer
Robert Dinesen
Director
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Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is He Who Covets about?
Tatjana is a tale of Russia, the Bolshevik uprising and revolution in a rural setting, entwined with a story of desire and deception. The first intertitle reads, “Fate tires now and then of painting pretty coloured pictures. In such a mood she takes the Blacks and Reds of Human Passion and paints a stark tragedy…” The scene opens on a manservant, drawing back the curtains and discovering his master slumped over at his desk. He is dead. The Chief of Police arrives to interrogate the household and discovers the dead man’s wife purposely sent all the servants out to the theatre the night before… what was the reason for her actions? A letter will explain all as the film delves into the characters’ past through flashback…
Who directed He Who Covets?
He Who Covets was directed by Robert Dinesen.
Who stars in He Who Covets?
The principal cast of He Who Covets includes Olga Tschechowa, Paul Hartmann, Robert Dinesen, Leopold von Ledebur, Maria Peterson.
When was He Who Covets released and how long is it?
He Who Covets was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.