Dwarf Nose
Dwarf Nose

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Dwarf Nose

1921
Movie
75 min
German

Dwarf Nose is a fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff, which was published in a collection of fairytales in 1826.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Béla BaloghGenres: Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

In this early German horror film, a prince is cursed with a dwarf's nose and forced to live in the forest after he disrespects a witch. He is discovered by a king and queen who take him in, but their daughter falls in love with him, much to the dismay of a jealous suitor who attempts to expose the prince's curse.

Critical Reception

While specific critical reception details from 1921 are scarce, "Dwarf Nose" is recognized as an early and influential work in German fantasy and horror cinema, notable for its atmospheric storytelling and thematic exploration of inner beauty versus outward appearance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its early exploration of fairy tale horror tropes.

  • Recognized for its atmospheric and visually distinctive style for its time.

  • Often cited as an example of Weimar cinema's nascent genre filmmaking.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this vintage film are not readily available, but it is generally appreciated by film historians for its pioneering contribution to the fantasy and horror genres.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a fairy tale by Wilhelm Hauff, first published in 1827.

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