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1927 · 94 min · NR

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

Directed by F. W. Murnau · Drama, Romance

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) is a Drama film, directed by F. W. Murnau set during the 1920s, in summer. It runs 94 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of redemption, betrayal, and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Hugo Riesenfeld
Cinematography
Karl StrussCharles Rosher
Cast
George O'BrienJanet GaynorMargaret LivingstonBodil RosingJ. Farrell MacDonaldRalph SipperlyJane WintonArthur Housman

The world of this film

Setting

When
Season

Premise & themes

Themes
RedemptionBetrayalGrief & Loss
Tone
MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction
  • 1922

    Nosferatu

    Germany — 1800s
    Urban · Rural · Mountain · Coastal Seadir. F. W. Murnau