Die Nibelungen [videorecording] / Transit Films ; Friedrich-Wilhem-Murnau-Stiftung ; Decla-Bioscop / UFA Productions ; screenplay, Thea von Harbou ; directed by Fritz Lang.

Format
Video/Projected medium
Language
German
Published/​Created
New York, NY : Kino on Video, c2002.
Description
2 videodiscs (143 min. ; 148 min.) : si., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

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    • disc 1-disc 2

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      Summary note
      In part one, Siegfried wins the hand of Kriemhilde by slaying the dragon and defeating Brunhilde. When Brunhilde learns that magic has been used to conquer her, she has Siegfried murdered. In part two, Kriemhilde seeks revenge for Siegfried's death and marries Attila, king of the Huns, in order to further her purpose.
      Notes
      • Based on the 12th century epic poem Die Nibelungenlied.
      • Originally produced in Germany as a 2-part silent motion picture in 1924.
      • Includes essay by Jan-Christopher Horak, footage of Fritz Lang on the set and scene selection.
      Creation/​Production credits
      Photography, Carl Hoffman, Guenther Rittau ; original 1924 score, Gottfried Huppertz.
      System details
      DVD.
      Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
      Paul Richter, Margarete Schoen, Hannah Ralph, Theodor Lods.
      Language note
      Silent film with English intertitles.
      Contents
      • Disc 1. Siegfried
      • disc 2. Kriemhild's revenge.
      Publisher no.
      K265
      OCLC
      51231514
      Universal Product Code
      • 738329026523
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