Dark and stylish, German writer/director/star Paul Wegener's The Golem or Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920) was the third in a trilogy of films depicting the Golem character. Sadly, the other two films have long since been lost. Nevertheless, the sharp cinematography by Karl Freund, the expressionistic sets of Hans Poelzig, and the masterful direction and acting of Paul Wegener work together to form an influential masterpiece. Based on the Jewish mystical folklore surrounding a man, the Golem, made from clay that is brought to life, Wegener's awkward and stiff movements obviously inspired Boris Karloff in his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster 11 years later.
Warned by a message written in the stars, a 16th century Rabbi creates a giant Golem out of clay to protect the Jewish people from their oncoming persecution...
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the Golem (Paul Wegener) comes to life...
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and is a strong protector...
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and servant of the people...
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but one man has ulterior motives, and uses his control over the Golem to get what he wants...
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Angry at being misused, the Golem rebels... and rampages...
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"The Golem" or "Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam"- full feature film
