Die Nibelungen (The Nibelungen Saga)

Man I'm telling you, you don't know what great movie making is about until you watch something like this. WOW is all I can say. I thought Metropolis was terrific..HA....I spent about 5 hours today watching this. One of the best days of my life.

Die Nibelungen (http://www.kino.com/video/item.php?film_id=563)

Man I'm telling you, you don't know what great movie making is about until you watch something like this. WOW is all I can say. I thought Metropolis was terrific..HA....I spent about 5 hours today watching this. One of the best days of my life.

Die Nibelungen (http://www.kino.com/video/item.php?film_id=563)

By an odd coincidence, just the other day I was listening to Ken Russell's commentary on the DVD of his TV movie about Delius. He described how his formative experiences of film had come about when he'd got hold of reels of German Expressionist stuff - including Fritz Lang's silent oeuvre - during WW2. It seems he used to hold regular screenings for the neighbourhood, the proceeds of which went to the Spitfire Fund. So German films were utilised into building British fighters to shoot down German bombers. Rather a nice irony, no?

By an odd coincidence, just the other day I was listening to Ken Russell's commentary on the DVD of his TV movie about Delius. He described how his formative experiences of film had come about when he'd got hold of reels of German Expressionist stuff - including Fritz Lang's silent oeuvre - during WW2. It seems he used to hold regular screenings for the neighbourhood, the proceeds of which went to the Spitfire Fund. So German films were utilised into building British fighters to shoot down German bombers. Rather a nice irony, no?Yes it is, that's a good story.

Amazing, amazing film. The camera work was amazing - and the continuity considering the length held me for the full 5 hours as well.

Another you may have seen is Swedish "Haxam" about the history of witchcraft. It's fairly long and and the scenes were -er well, a bit of a shock for 1922. But the camera work is amazing as well...

I haven't watched my copy for a couple of years - but the story and imagery stay with you.

I think it would be an interesting juxtaposition with "Lord Of The Rings" for a saga?

Amazing, amazing film. The camera work was amazing - and the continuity considering the length held me for the full 5 hours as well.

Another you may have seen is Swedish "Haxam" about the history of witchcraft. It's fairly long and and the scenes were -er well, a bit of a shock for 1922. But the camera work is amazing as well...

I haven't watched my copy for a couple of years - but the story and imagery stay with you.

I think it would be an interesting juxtaposition with "Lord Of The Rings" for a saga?Hello, I have heard/read about Haxam and would very much like to see it.
Glad to run into another Nibelungen and silent film fan. :)

Hello, I have heard/read about Haxam and would very much like to see it.


Here are some stills to let you know what you're missing:


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan03.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan02-1.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan05.gif http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan04.gif

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan01.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxa02.jpg


I agree: it's a unique, fantastic film.

Oh yes I remember, you have used some of these, or atleast one of them for an avatar. I must find this movie !!

Here are some stills to let you know what you're missing:


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan03.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan02-1.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan05.gif http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan04.gif

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxan01.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/psionovore/0haxa02.jpg


I agree: it's a unique, fantastic film.

I first saw Haxam on "Silent Sunday" on TCM - back when I had cable a few years ago.

I then ordered it from Amazon.

I have since found silent Swedish film a cross between German Expressionist and French - but the camera work is very clear and stark.

The image that "got" me was the witches using their chamber pots out on the side of the street. I was just floored by it's openly - well - earthiness.

Nice photos!

I first saw Haxam on "Silent Sunday" on TCM - back when I had cable a few years ago.

I then ordered it from Amazon.

I have since found silent Swedish film a cross between German Expressionist and French - but the camera work is very clear and stark.

The image that "got" me was the witches using their chamber pots out on the side of the street. I was just floored by it's openly - well - earthiness.

Nice photos!I was hoping my library had it, I have been getting the best silent movies there recently. So many I have been wanting to see for decades. I just watched Murnau's Tartuffe yesterday, it was good fun, nothing like a good German Expressionistic film to liven up a dreary day.

Haxan is on my list now.

I love your A Trip To the Moon avatar.

Then you must have a very good library! (I'm envious).

I have not seen the silent Tartuffe - I must remember that one.

***By the by - terrific site. Being able to list my DVD collection is such a help. :)

Also a reminder to watch some films I haven't seen or seen in ages.

"Trip To The Moon" and Georges Melies is magic...thanks.

Then you must have a very good library! (I'm envious).

I have not seen the silent Tartuffe - I must remember that one.

***By the by - terrific site. Being able to list my DVD collection is such a help. :)

Also a reminder to watch some films I haven't seen or seen in ages.

"Trip To The Moon" and Georges Melies is magic...thanks.Oh yes I have seen recently, The Penalty,The Lost World, Queen Kelly, Blind Husbands, Der Golem, loads of silent Garbo movies, Thief of Bagdad, Diary of A Lost Girl, Nosferatu, which I have, but they had a new restored version, finally some of my taxes are paying off!

Glad to hear you like the site. We have a silent movie thread in this section too.

"Trip To The Moon" and Georges Melies is magic...thanks.

According to the DVD I own, Melies The Magician, he discovered his one great contribution to film - stopping in midframe and adding something new before cranking up the camera again - purely by accident while filming some street scenes in Paris.

Have you checked out the "Must See Silent Films" thread? We've talked ourselves hoarse about Murnau, Lang, Willis O'Brien etc. A fresh voice would be very welcome.

I own "Melies the Magician" but I missed that explanation on stop footage. The accent is a little thick on some of the voice-over.

Yes - I've seen the silent film thread and am looking over my collection again...LOL...gulp! It's really fun to hear others' views and then watch the film again.

I'm fortunately or unfortunately a movie viewer who doesn't have a great memory for what I've seen in the details. But the good thing is that I can watch a movie in a year and it's almost new...heh.

Thank you for the lovely welcome!

I own "Melies the Magician" but I missed that explanation on stop footage. The accent is a little thick on some of the voice-over.

Yes - I've seen the silent film thread and am looking over my collection again...LOL...gulp! It's really fun to hear others' views and then watch the film again.

I'm fortunately or unfortunately a movie viewer who doesn't have a great memory for what I've seen in the details. But the good thing is that I can watch a movie in a year and it's almost new...heh.

Thank you for the lovely welcome!I am sure that is the DVD I can get at the library, I shall get it next week then.

I am the same way, I have recently been watching a lot of movies I have not seen for maybe 30-40 years :eek: (wow does that ever make me sound old..I am) and while I remember I have seen them, I barely remember what happened, which is great, it is just like seeing them for the first time all over again.

I'm fortunately or unfortunately a movie viewer who doesn't have a great memory for what I've seen in the details. But the good thing is that I can watch a movie in a year and it's almost new...heh.


It used to be the curse of my existence that once I'd seen a film once, almost every detail was locked inside me forevermore. ("My fly-paper memory": Robert Stephens in The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes.)

Luckily I've now passed 50 and my brain cells are dying at such a rate that I'm now approaching the same situation as you're in. I like it, myself.

Welcome indeed!

AstaSophi has The Man Who Laughs, we are not worthy.

I just ordered Melies the Magician, I can hardly wait to see it. Thanks guys.

and also The Holy Mountain/Der heilige Berg, it sounds quite good!

Der heilige Berg (http://www.riefenstahl.org/actress/1926/)

Oh that does look good...

I guess I'll have to order it too...lol...

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see some of these in a movie palace? Sigh....

- Asta

Oh that does look good...

I guess I'll have to order it too...lol...

Wouldn't it be wonderful to see some of these in a movie palace? Sigh....

- AstaOh yes it would be fantastic. With live music, it would be heaven.