Überfall (1928)
Directed by
Ernö Metzner
Also Known As:
Accident (International: English title)
Police Report! Assault (International: English title) (literal title)
Runtime: 21 min
Country: Germany
Color: Black and White
Sound Mix: Silent / Soundtrack
imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0019616/
A German "street" film depicting a robbery, directed by Erno Metzner. Documentary in style, "Überfall" also uses all the resources of a subjective camera technique. Silent.
I just recently had the opportunity to watch this short film, and as far as silent films go, I have to conclude that this is one of the best image/story portrayed films I have seen.
The reason is that the film is very well told using pictures. The story is easy to follow all the way through, and this is rare with silent films.
The film is well cast, I like the characters, and it is beautifully shot, I must admit, that I am biased by old type images, and especially like films that are from the early to late 20's, there is something very mature in the imagery and style of these films.
A must see for every student of the arts.
This one and Joris Ivens' "Rain" are 2 films unavailable on mule in video series "Avant Garde and Experimental Films".
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