Die Bestie im Menschen (1921)
Jacques Lantier, the "human beast" of the title, has a hereditary madness and has several times in his life wanted to murder women. At the beginning of the story he is an engine driver, in control of his engine "La Lison". His relationship with "La Lison" is almost sexual and provides some degree of control over his mania.
Director: Ludwig Wolff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: February 14, 1921
Cast
Screenplay
- Émile Zola (Novel)
- Ludwig Wolff (Screenplay)
Production: Greenbaum-Film
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Bestie im Menschen about?
- Jacques Lantier, the "human beast" of the title, has a hereditary madness and has several times in his life wanted to murder women. At the beginning of the story he is an engine driver, in control of his engine "La Lison". His relationship with "La Lison" is almost sexual and provides some degree of control over his mania.
- Who directed Die Bestie im Menschen?
- Die Bestie im Menschen was directed by Ludwig Wolff.
- Who stars in Die Bestie im Menschen?
- Die Bestie im Menschen stars Ossip Runitsch, Maria Orska, Ilka Grüning, Lucie Höflich, Eduard von Winterstein, Hugo Döblin.
- How long is Die Bestie im Menschen?
- Die Bestie im Menschen has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Die Bestie im Menschen?
- Die Bestie im Menschen is a Drama film.
- Where was Die Bestie im Menschen produced?
- Die Bestie im Menschen was produced in Germany.