Documentary · Germany · 1929 · 49m

Melody of the World

Melodie der Welt

Director

Cast

Ivan Koval-Samborskyi as Der Matrose Renée Stobrawa as Die Frau Grace Chiang as Die Japanerin O. Idris as Tempeltänzer Heinrich Mutzenbecher as Leiter der Filmexpedition, himself Ivor Montagu as himself

Crew

Paul Holzki — Director of Photography Adolf Jansen — Director of Photography Karl Brodmerkel — Director of Photography Reimar Kuntze — Director of Photography Wolfgang Ruttmann — Writer

Synopsis

An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.

Mood & Themes

civilization mankind

Key Collaborators

Walter Ruttmann Director Paul Holzki Director of Photography Adolf Jansen Director of Photography Karl Brodmerkel Director of Photography Reimar Kuntze Director of Photography Wolfgang Ruttmann Writer

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