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The death of Balder

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97 min
English

The death of Balder, son of odin, from norse mythology.

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Director: UnknownGenres: Mythological Drama, Silent Film

Plot Summary

This film is a silent retelling of the Norse myth of the death of Balder. It likely depicts the events leading up to and including the death of the god Balder, often orchestrated by the trickster god Loki. The narrative would focus on the gods' attempts to protect Balder and Loki's manipulation to bring about his demise.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1915 with limited distribution and no surviving copies, critical reception is not documented. It is considered a lost film, making any modern assessment impossible.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lost film, impossible to assess critical reception.

  • No surviving copies means no contemporary reviews are readily available.

  • Likely a faithful, albeit silent, adaptation of a key Norse myth.

Google audience: Due to the film being lost, there is no available information regarding audience reception or reviews.

Fun Fact

This film is considered a 'lost film,' meaning no known copies exist today. Its existence is primarily known through scant historical records or filmographies of the era.

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