Der Golem
(1915)
Regisseur:
Henrik Galeen, Paul WegenerSchauspieler:
Paul Wegener, Rudolf Blümner, Carl Ebert, Henrik Galeen, Lyda Salmonova, Robert A. Dietrich, Jakob TiedtkeEinst schuf der Rabbi Loew im 16.Jahrhundert den Golem, eine zum Leben erweckte Lehmstatue, um die Juden Prags zu verteidigen. Jahrhunderte später wird sie nun von einem Händler wiedergefunden, der sie als Wächter für seine Waren einsetzt. Doch der Golem verliebt sich in des Händlers Frau und läuft Amok, als seine Liebe nicht erwidert wird.
In this version of the golem legend, the golem, a clay statue brought to life by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to save the Jews from the ongoing brutal persecution by the city's rulers, is found in the rubble of an old synagogue in the 20th century. Brought to life by an antique dealer, the golem is used as a menial servant. Eventually falling in love with the dealer's wife, it goes on a murderous rampage when its love for her goes unanswered. This mostly lost film (please check your attic) is often confused with director Paul Wegener second and readily available interpretation of the legend; Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920).
In this version of the golem legend, the golem, a clay statue brought to life by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to save the Jews from the ongoing brutal persecution by the city's rulers, is found in the rubble of an old synagogue in the 20th century. Brought to life by an antique dealer, the golem is used as a menial servant. Eventually falling in love with the dealer's wife, it goes on a murderous rampage when its love for her goes unanswered. This mostly lost film (please check your attic) is often confused with director Paul Wegener second and readily available interpretation of the legend; Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam (1920).
