“The General” (1926) – Buster Keaton’s Best Comedy
“The General” by Buster Keaton is an outstanding comedy of silent cinema. Funny gags, brisk action, as well as a philosophical punchline – these are the hallmarks of this film.
Category: BEST SILENT FILMS
See now the best silent movies. Reviews of silent cinema. Stars of silent cinema. History of silent cinema.
“The Last Laugh” (1924) – the Power of Social Uniform
Murnau’s “The Last Laugh” is a masterpiece of silent cinema, as well as a moving universal story about how important a role social image plays in our lives.
“Destiny” by Fritz Lang – Tanatos with a Human Face
“Destiny” by Fritz Lang is a poetic masterpiece that has inspired some of the greatest filmmakers of depth, from Ingmar Bergman to Alfred Hitchcock.
Best Silent Films – TOP 10
Silent cinema was a remarkable period in the history of film. It mastered the available means to perfection and released true masterpieces. Explore the best silent films now.
“City Lights” – Chaplin’s Tribute to Silent Cinema
“City Lights” is a film-legend. In it Charlie Chaplin showed the fullness of his acting and directing abilities, creating a masterpiece of silent cinema.
“The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” – a Masterpiece of German Expressionism
“The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” is one of the most important films in the history of cinema. The work was innovative and in keeping with the poetics of German expressionism.
“Battleship Potemkin” – a Masterpiece of Soviet Propaganda
“Battleship Potemkin” by Eisenstein is an ironclad classic of film. The work counts among the masterpieces of Soviet film and special achievements of editing.
“The Gold Rush” – a Bittersweet Film about the Search for Happiness
“The Gold Rush” is Charlie Chaplin’s best film. Made in 1925, it still entertains and moves audiences today, and Tramp’s gags allow you to fully experience the magic of old cinema.
„Nosferatu” – The Story of the Erotic Nature of Evil
Nosferatu is a film about the dark nature of eroticism that dooms the human. Unbridled sex is equated with guilt leading to the destruction of an entire civilization.
