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Fräulein Raffke
"Raffke" was a war profiteer, shifter, the white-collar criminal, who came to wealth with not very clean methods in a short time and also likes to show it. And this film tells the story of Raffke's daughter Lilli, who, instead of marrying the Baron chosen by the father of vanity, marries a simple employee who is about to perish.
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Plot Summary
In Berlin during the hyperinflation of the Weimar Republic, Lena Raffke struggles to make ends meet, working in a factory and trying to provide for her family. Her son, Karl, becomes involved with a criminal gang, leading to tragic consequences as the family grapples with poverty, desperation, and the societal upheaval of the era.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early Weimar period, 'Fräulein Raffke' is appreciated for its stark portrayal of post-WWI German society and its economic struggles. While specific contemporary reviews are scarce, its themes and its director's later career mark it as a significant, albeit somber, piece of German cinema.
What Reviewers Say
A powerful depiction of societal breakdown and individual hardship.
Highlights the devastating impact of economic instability on ordinary families.
Showcases early German Expressionist cinematic tendencies.
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Fun Fact
This film was the directorial debut of Curtis Bernhardt, who would go on to have a successful career in Hollywood directing films like 'Possessed' (1947) and 'The Happy Time' (1952).
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