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Directed by Carl Froelich, Traumulus leans on a strong ensemble — Emil Jannings, Hilde Weissner, Hans Brausewetter — 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 drama titles of 1936.
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In a small North German village a drama played out during and shortly after the Second World War about duty versus individual conscience and morality.
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