Direction: Henrik Galeen

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Henrik Galeen. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Henrik Galeen

Cast Fritz Alberti · Agnes Esterhazy · Ferdinand von Alten · Conrad Veidt

Synopsis The Man Who Cheated Life (The Student of Prague) (1926) follows the journey of Balduin, a young student who has grown weary of his carefree lifestyle filled with beer parties and duels. Seeking a deeper connection, he yearns for love...

6.6

149 votes

6.6

149 votes

The Golem

1915 · Movie · 60 min. · Germany

Direction Henrik Galeen · Paul Wegener

Cast Paul Wegener · Henrik Galeen · Lyda Salmonova

Synopsis The Golem (1915) tells the tale of a mystical clay figure, the golem, animated by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to shield the Jewish community from harsh oppression by local authorities. Centuries later, in the 20th century, the golem...

6.6

123 votes

6.6

123 votes

5.5

38 votes

His Greatest Bluff

1927 · Movie · 108 min. · Germany

Direction Henrik Galeen · Harry Piel

Cast Harry Piel · Toni Tetzlaff · Lotte Lorring · Albert Paulig

Synopsis His Greatest Bluff (1927) follows the tale of Henry, the general manager of a renowned Parisian jewelry firm, tasked with delivering precious gems to a maharaja in Nice. When the cunning Yvette attempts to steal the jewels, Henry's twin brother...

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Direction Henrik Galeen

Cast Memo Benassi · Alfredo Bertone · Ernst Gronau · Mia May

Synopsis Love Letters of Baroness S... (1924) follows the tale of a married socialite who becomes entangled in a passionate affair with a young musician. She welcomes him into her elite social circle, but as time passes, she chooses to end...

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