Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

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The National Film Archive

presents

Sunrise.

Based on The Journey to Tilsit,

a novel by Hermann Sudermann.

Directed by:

F.W. MURNAU

Production design:

ROCHUS GLIESE:

Photography:

CHARLES ROCHER & KAREL STRUSS

CHARACTERS:

THE MAN - THE WIFE

THE WOMAN FROM THE CITY

THE MAID - THE PHOTOGRAPHER

This song of the man and his wife

might be heard anywhere at any time...

...a young lighthearted city person

also stayed here for several weeks...

"...they used to be so happy..."

"...and now he neglects the farm

for that woman from the city..."

"Do you truly love me?"

"Sell your farm...

and come with me to the city!"

"And my wife?"

"...she could drown..."

"...say that the boat capsized...

and that she drowned..."

"Come with me to the city!"

"After the boat has capsized,

save yourself with these bulrushes!"

"The rushes will hold you up...

when you are tired..."

"We are going to the city!"

"Don't be afraid of me!"

"Protect your wife from evil!"

"Wilt thou love her?"

"Forgive me!"

"Manicure?"

"You'd look grand with a high polish!"

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"Come again!"

"Thank you- and you must come

and see us some time!"

"Congratulations!

What a pretty bride!"

"...I couldn't give up hope and..."

THE END:

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