The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar
The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar

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The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar

1921
Movie
63 min
Swedish

A mother walks with her melancholic son on pilgrimage to seek comfort at the Madonna image, thereby trying to heal the broken heart of the son.

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Director: R. William D. SmithGenres: Drama, Short

Plot Summary

Details about the plot are extremely scarce for this film, as it is considered a lost film. General knowledge suggests it is based on the ballad of the same name by Heinrich Heine, which tells the story of a mother taking her sick son on a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Virgin Mary at Kevlaar, seeking a miracle cure.

Critical Reception

As "The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar" (1921) is a lost film, there is no readily available critical reception data. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are not accessible through standard film archives or databases. Its status as a lost work means its impact and reception are primarily subjects of historical speculation rather than documented fact.

What Reviewers Say

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  • Information regarding critical reception is unavailable due to the film's lost status.

  • Historical records offer no insight into contemporary reviews or audience reactions.

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Fun Fact

"The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar" is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making it impossible to study or review its content directly.

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