Nathan der Weise

Germany

• 1922-12-28
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  Drama,

  History
• ▪ 2h-8m

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Overview

Silent movie adaptation of Lessing's play. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, it describes how the wise Jewish merchant Nathan, the enlightened sultan Saladin and the (initially anonymous) Templar bridge their gaps between Judaism, Islam and Christianity.

• Manfred NoaDirector

  Gustave PreissCinematography

  Otto VölckersArt Direction

  Walter WesenerCostume Design

  Hans Karl GottschalkCinematography

  Karl MachusArt Direction