Voted the greatest film Germany has ever produced. From 1931. A child-killer is on the loose in Berlin and the entire population mobilizes to stop him.
Intricate interweaving of the official and decidedly unofficial efforts to catch the madman. Fine use of light and shadow to create atmosphere. Nice use of music and ambient sound. Stunning performance by PL in the final trial scene pulled the whole film together and gave it deep resonance and meaning.
One of the classics of world cinema. Unforgettable.
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