May 9th, 2018 | Updated on June 30th, 2022
4. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari) (1920)
Storyline:
Francis, a young man, recalls in his memory the horrible experiences he and his fiancée Jane recently went through. It is the annual fair in Holstenwall. Francis and his friend Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare, and awakens him for some moments from his death-like sleep.
Movie Review : Caligari, the most complete essay in the décor of delirium, is one of the most famous films of all time, and it was considered a radical advance in film technique, yet it is rarely imitated — and you’ll know why. Read Full Review…
