
Sunrise (1927)★ 8.3/10
- Drama
- Romance
Directed by: F.W. Murnau
Written by: Carl Mayer, Hermann Sudermann, Katherine Hilliker, H.H. Caldwell
A farmer plans to drown his wife for a city woman but can't go through with it. Seeking forgiveness, he follows her as she escapes to rekindle their love.
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See all ›- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1929Oscar · Best Picture, Unique and Artistic Production
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1929Oscar · Best Cinematography
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1929Oscar · Best Art Direction
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waiverJune 12, 2024
waiverJune 12, 2024The film's initial character psychology is well-executed, but later comedic elements detract from its overall artistry. The cinematography was advanced for its time, especially the 'stalking shot' of the male protagonist through the marsh, smoothly transitioning from an objective to a subjective perspective.
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SuperMovieJune 12, 2024
SuperMovieJune 12, 2024A simple yet profoundly moving film. Each frame feels like a battle against surrounding darkness, with any lapse in attention risking the light being swallowed. The unpretentious special effects showcase cinematic wonders, and the transition between city and countryside remains captivating. Smooth camera movements make the narrative flow seamlessly. Overall, it’s a classic.
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FilmX5January 5, 2023
FilmX5January 5, 2023Sunrise
Such a movie will make you feel it does not matter at all to see a silent film without any voice.
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vlinns3September 19, 2024
vlinns3September 19, 2024A psicologia inicial dos personagens é bem executada, mas elementos cômicos prejudicam seu talento artístico geral. A fotografia era avançada para a época, especialmente a “perseguição” do protagonista pelo pântano, transitando suavemente de uma perspectiva objetiva para uma subjetiva.
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superfousaSeptember 19, 2024
superfousaSeptember 19, 2024Um filme simples, mas profundamente emocionante. Cada quadro parece uma batalha contra a escuridão circundante, com qualquer lapso de atenção arriscando a luz ser engolida. Os efeitos especiais despretensiosos mostram maravilhas cinematográficas e a transição entre a cidade e o campo é cativante. Movimentos suaves da câmera fazem com que a narrativa flua perfeitamente. No geral, é um clássico.




























