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Journey into the Night
Dr. Egil Börne, an eminent physician, comes under the spell of an unscrupulous cabaret dancer and deserts his fiancée. The plot finds echoes throughout the Weimar period, including Sternberg’s The Blue Angel. Conrad Veidt appears in a supporting role as a sinister blind painter, whose entrance eerily presages Murnau’s Nosferatu. Der Gang in die Nacht, the earliest surviving film by F. W. Murnau, is also, paradoxically, the only Murnau film for which the original camera negative exists.
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Plot Summary
A young doctor, tormented by guilt over a past mistake, finds himself drawn into a dangerous investigation involving a mysterious woman and a clandestine organization. As he delves deeper, he uncovers secrets that threaten to destroy his career and his life. The film explores themes of obsession, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.
Critical Reception
As a lost film, direct critical reception from its time is scarce. However, Fritz Lang's early work is generally regarded as foundational to German Expressionism, with his innovative visual style and thematic depth being precursors to his more famous films.
What Reviewers Say
Early work by a master filmmaker, showcasing nascent expressionistic tendencies.
Thematic complexity and visual ambition were ahead of its time.
Its status as a lost film makes historical reception difficult to ascertain.
Google audience: As this is a lost film, there are no available audience reviews to summarize.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (Lost Film)
Fun Fact
Unfortunately, 'Journey into the Night' is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies currently exist, making it impossible to view or analyze directly today.
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