By Vlad Zakh · May 15, 2026
Drama intensethought provoking
Alexander Granach brought an intense, unsettling presence to German expressionist film before continuing in Hollywood after fleeing the Nazi regime. Nosferatu and Warning Shadows are the silent highlights, Ninotchka charms a stern Soviet envoy in Paris, and For Whom the Bell Tolls falls in love among Spanish guerrillas. Earth Spirit follows an amoral woman’s tragic relationships, and Danton rounds out the list.
01 An American fighting alongside Spanish guerrillas falls in love while preparing a dangerous bridge demolition.
Directed by Sam Wood · 2h 50m · Rated G
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02 A stern Soviet envoy sent to Paris is unexpectedly charmed by capitalism and a debonair count.
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch · 1h 50m · Rated NR
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03 Alexander Granach is in this German expressionist silent where a jealous count's dinner party guests are shown a shadow-puppet vision of their own darkest desires.
Directed by Arthur Robison · 1h 30m
04 Alexander Granach appears in this German silent drama about a seductive, amoral woman whose relationships with a string of men lead to escalating tragedy.
Directed by Leopold Jessner · 1h 09m
05 The original unauthorised Dracula adaptation, still one of horror's most influential silent films.
Directed by F. W. Murnau · 1h 34m · Rated NR
3 wins & 2 nominations
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06 Alexander Granach is in this German silent drama where revolutionary leader Georges Danton clashes with the ruthless Robespierre during the height of the Terror.
Directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki · 1h 27m
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