Moriturus
A doctor who cannot figure out what is wrong with his patient refers him to a detective, whom he hopes will be able to discern the cause of his mysterious illness.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, identified only as 'Sister', is released from a sanatorium where she was treated for paranoia. She finds herself in a sterile, technologically advanced society where emotions are suppressed. Upon her return, she becomes entangled with a mysterious organization known as the 'Moriturus', which seeks to eliminate individuality. As she delves deeper into their machinations, she uncovers dark secrets about the society and her own past.
Critical Reception
Moriturus is a largely forgotten silent film, making definitive critical reception difficult to ascertain. However, its themes of societal control and psychological manipulation, explored through a noir-like lens, align with the nascent elements of Fritz Lang's later, more famous works.
What Reviewers Say
- A visually interesting early work by Fritz Lang.
- Explores themes of societal control and psychological distress.
- Often overshadowed by Lang's later, more prominent films.
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Fun Fact
Moriturus was Fritz Lang's directorial debut, though it was initially lost and only rediscovered in the 1970s.
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