Emil Jannings

Film journalist and critic Rüdiger Suchsland explores the landscape of German cinema during the period from 1933, when the Nazis rose to power, to 1945, when the Third Reich fell.

In this classic film directed by Josef von Sternberg, a disciplined and respected professor finds his life unraveling after he becomes infatuated with a captivating cabaret singer, played by the…

In this 1926 silent film, the legendary tale of a man who makes a pact with the devil is brought to life with stunning visual artistry. Directed by F.W. Murnau,…