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The Wittenberg Nightingale
The film depicts the early life of the reformer Martin Luther and was produced by the Berlin and Vienna-based production company Rubin-Film. The premiere took place on September 1, 1913. The showing of the film in Austria was banned because the film was likely to offend religious sensibilities. On April 20, 1921, following a complaint from the producer Báron, this decision was overturned by the film inspection authority with the restriction that the film “may not be shown in front of young people”.
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Plot Summary
Details about the plot are scarce due to the film's age and limited available information. It is believed to be a dramatic short film that may have explored themes relevant to its time, possibly religious or moral in nature, given the title's reference to Martin Luther's association with the nightingale in Wittenberg.
Critical Reception
As a film from 1913, contemporary critical reception data is not readily available or preserved in a searchable format. Silent short films from this era often had limited distribution and critical commentary compared to feature films.
What Reviewers Say
Limited information makes consensus difficult to ascertain.
Likely received a modest reception among contemporary audiences for its dramatic content.
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Fun Fact
The title 'The Wittenberg Nightingale' is a direct reference to a popular German folk song from the 16th century, often associated with Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation, suggesting the film may have had a thematic connection to historical or religious subjects.
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