Paul Wegener wrote, co-directed and stars in this film which is widely recognized as the source of the Frankenstine myth.
The story revolves around a being made of clay that is brought to life to protect the Jews from Christian people. The being is brought to life by a rabbi (Albert Steinruck) who also created the giant warrior.
The Golem does indeed protect the people until it's used for selfish gain, then it becomes an uncontrollable monster that can only be stopped if someone can manage to pull the star out of it's chest.
This film is remarkable for it's excellent creation sequence and the grand scale finale where the Golem burns the ghetto which the Jews live in. The presentation from Kino is beautiful and really should be seen by any film fan.
The Germans were masters of very early cinema, and this along with "Nosferatu" and prime examples as to why. I highly recommend this silent classic that is now 102 years old. The presentation from Kino is beautiful and a real tribute to such a wonderful film.
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