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THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI

Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari

Directed by Robert Wiene
Germany, 1920
Silent, Horror, Fantasy
  • 7777 minutes

Synopsis

At a carnival, Francis and his friend Alan encounter the eccentric Dr. Caligari. He presents them the hypnotized Cesare, who can allegedly predict the future. Shockingly, he predicts Alan’s death, and by morning his prophecy has come true. Thus, Cesare and Dr. Caligari become the prime suspects.

Synopsis

At a carnival, Francis and his friend Alan encounter the eccentric Dr. Caligari. He presents them the hypnotized Cesare, who can allegedly predict the future. Shockingly, he predicts Alan’s death, and by morning his prophecy has come true. Thus, Cesare and Dr. Caligari become the prime suspects.