Horror ·Science Fiction ·Drama · Germany · 1916 · 1h 9m

The Artificial Man

Homunculus, 1. Teil: Der künstliche Mensch

Director

Cast

Fern Andra as o. A. Josef Bunzl as o. A. Maria Carmi as o. A. Aud Egede-Nissen as o. A. Lia Borré as Tochter des Generalprokurator Steffens Olaf Fønss as Homunculus

Crew

Carl Hoffmann — Director of Photography Robert Reinert — Writer Hanns Lippmann — Producer

Tagline

The Perfect Man… Without Soul!

Synopsis

Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.

Mood & Themes

movie serial

Key Collaborators

Otto Rippert Director Carl Hoffmann Director of Photography Robert Reinert Writer Hanns Lippmann Producer

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