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Release Year1929
Runtime0h 49m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes12
DirectorWalter Ruttmann
WritersWolfgang Ruttmann
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsMelody of the World
About Melody of the World
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.
Directed by Walter Ruttmann, Melody of the World leans on a strong ensemble — Ivan Koval-Samborskiy, Renée Stobrawa, Grace Chiang — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1929.
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