Cinematography: Fritz Arno Wagner

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Fritz Arno Wagner. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


M

1931 · Movie · 111 min. · Germany

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Peter Lorre · Otto Wernicke · Gustaf Gründgens · Theo Lingen

Synopsis M (1931) plunges into the grimy streets of Berlin, where terror grips the city as a serial child killer wreaks havoc. The chilling deeds of this criminal are so abhorrent that even the hardened criminals of the underworld seek his...

Max

8.3

20K votes

8.3

20K votes

The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

1933 · Movie · 122 min. · Germany

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Oskar Beregi · Theodor Loos · Karl Meixner

Synopsis The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) follows Berlin police inspector Lohmann as he delves into a perplexing case where all evidence points to a man who has been confined to a mental institution for years—Dr. Mabuse. As Lohmann digs deeper,...

Max

8.0

4K votes

8.0

4K votes

Nosferatu

1922 · Movie · 91 min. · Germany

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Max Schreck · Alexander Granach · Gustav von Wangenheim · Greta Schröeder

Synopsis Nosferatu (1922) chronicles the tale of Count Orlok, who journeys from his crumbling castle to the bustling city of Wisborg following a visit from Thomas Hutter. Upon his arrival, Orlok becomes entangled with Thomas' betrothed, Ellen, who possesses the unique...

8.0

29K votes

8.0

29K votes

Destiny

1921 · Movie · 105 min. · Germany

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Lil Dagover · Walter Janssen · Bernhard Goetzke · Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Synopsis Destiny (1921) follows a young couple who pause their journey at a quaint village inn. Tragically, the man is taken by Death and confined behind an immense, impassable barrier. The woman, desperate to save her beloved, discovers a hidden, mystical...

7.8

3K votes

7.8

3K votes

Comradeship

1931 · Movie · 93 min. · Germany

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Alexander Granach · Fritz Kampers · Ernst Busch · Elisabeth Wendt

Synopsis Comradeship (1931) unfolds in the aftermath of World War I, where a once-united German mine is now divided by a new border, separating it into French and German sections. A devastating fire erupts in the French section, prompting German miners...

Max

7.4

219 votes

7.4

219 votes

Spies

1928 · Movie · 144 min. · Germany

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Rudolf Klein-Rogge · Gerda Maurus · Willy Fritsch · Lupu Pick

Synopsis Spies (1928) follows the cunning mastermind of a far-reaching espionage network who uncovers a perilous romantic entanglement. The plot thickens as a Russian woman, working under his command, becomes involved with a charismatic agent from the government's covert operations. This...

7.3

695 votes

7.3

695 votes

Diary of a Lost Girl

1929 · Movie · 104 min. · Germany

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Louise Brooks · André Roanne · Josef Rovenský · Fritz Rasp

Synopsis Diary of a Lost Girl (1929) follows the journey of naive young Thymiane Henning (Brooks), who receives a lockable diary on her confirmation day. Her world is turned upside down when her housekeeper Elisabeth mysteriously departs and is later found...

7.2

393 votes

7.2

393 votes

The Love of Jeanne Ney

1927 · Movie · 100 min. · Germany

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Édith Jéhanne · Uno Henning · Fritz Rasp · Brigitte Helm

Synopsis The Love of Jeanne Ney (1927) unfolds against the backdrop of post-revolutionary turmoil in the Crimea, where Jeanne's world is shattered when she learns that the man she loves is a Bolshevik, having fatally confronted her father. Left destitute, Jeanne...

7.2

114 votes

7.2

114 votes

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Rudolf Forster · Carola Neher · Reinhold Schünzel · Fritz Rasp

Synopsis The Threepenny Opera (The 3 Penny Opera) (1931) is set in the grimy underbelly of early 20th-century London, where the notorious criminal Mack the Knife ties the knot with Polly, unbeknownst to her father, Peachum, a powerful figure known as...

Max

7.1

256 votes

7.1

256 votes

Westfront 1918

1930 · Movie · 93 min. · Germany

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Fritz Kampers · Gustav Diessl · Hans-Joachim Moebis · Claus Clausen

Synopsis Westfront 1918 (1930) follows a squad of German soldiers during World War I as they endure the harsh realities of trench warfare in France. The men seek fleeting moments of joy and respite in a nearby village, but their lives...

Max

6.9

283 votes

6.9

283 votes

Burning Soil

1922 · Movie · 110 min. · Germany

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Eugen Klöpfer · Vladimir Gajdarov · Werner Krauss · Eduard von Winterstein

Synopsis Burning Soil (1922) follows the tale of a farmer named Rog and his sons, Peter and Johannes. After Rog's passing, Peter chooses to remain on the family farm, while Johannes, unsatisfied with his current circumstances and the affection of their...

6.6

166 votes

6.6

166 votes

L'opéra de quat'sous

1931 · Movie · 98 min. · Germany

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Albert Préjean · Florelle · Gaston Modot · Margo Lion

Synopsis L'opéra de quat'sous (1931) is a bilingual adaptation of the renowned film "Die Dreigroschenoper," meticulously crafted to cater to the French audience. This cinematic gem was filmed concurrently with its original German counterpart, ensuring a seamless transition for viewers who...

6.5

34 votes

6.5

34 votes

Warning Shadows

1923 · Movie · 90 min. · Germany

Direction Arthur Robison

Cast Alexander Granach · Max Gülstorff · Lilli Herder · Rudolf Klein-Rogge

Synopsis Warning Shadows (1923) unfolds during an elegant dinner hosted by a prosperous baron and his wife in a 19th-century German estate. The gathering includes four of the baron's wife's admirers. A mysterious shadow-player intervenes, presenting the guests with a chilling...

6.5

140 votes

6.5

140 votes

The Haunted Castle

1921 · Movie · 82 min. · Germany

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Arnold Korff · Lulu Kyser-Korff · Lothar Mehnert · Paul Bildt

Synopsis The Haunted Castle (1921) follows a group of nobles who assemble at the Vogelöd family estate for a weekend of hunting, only to have their gathering disrupted by the unexpected appearance of Count Oechst, portrayed by Lothar Mehnert. Whispers circulate...

6.2

445 votes

6.2

445 votes

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Hans Albers · Heinz Rühmann · Marieluise Claudius · Hansi Knoteck

Synopsis The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (1937) is a 1937 German mystery comedy film directed by Karl Hartl. The story revolves around Hans Albers, who portrays the detective Morris Flynn, a man with a penchant for impersonating the renowned Sherlock...

5.9

28 votes

5.9

28 votes

Glamorous Night

1937 · Movie · 81 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Brian Desmond Hurst

Cast Mary Ellis · Otto Kruger · Victor Jory · Barry MacKay

Synopsis Glamorous Night (1937) unfolds in a small kingdom where a gypsy encampment resides on territory suspected to hold valuable oil reserves. The kingdom's prime minister has a sinister plan to depose the king, who is romantically involved with a stunning...

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