Direction: Robert Wiene

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

Titles found: 51

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

1920 · Movie · 77 min. · Germany

Horror German Expressionism Circus Serial Killers

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Werner Krauss · Conrad Veidt · Friedrich Feher · Lil Dagover

Synopsis The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) introduces the enigmatic Dr. Caligari who arrives in a small town accompanied by his mysterious somnambulist, Cesare. Cesare, who has been in a deep sleep for 23 years, is now under Caligari's hypnotic spell....

8.1

19K votes

8.1

19K votes

The Hands of Orlac

1924 · Movie · 92 min. · Germany

Horror Silent Film German Expressionism

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Conrad Veidt · Alexandra Sorina · Fritz Kortner · Carmen Cartellieri

Synopsis The Hands of Orlac (1924) follows the chilling tale of a renowned pianist who, after a devastating accident, undergoes a groundbreaking surgery to replace his damaged hands with those of a recently executed criminal. While the procedure is deemed a...

6.8

534 votes

6.8

534 votes

Crime and Punishment

1923 · Movie · 135 min. · Germany

Drama Crime Silent Film German Expressionism

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Gregori Chmara · Elisabeta Skulskaja · Alla Tarasova · Andrei Zhilinsky

Synopsis Crime and Punishment (1923) follows the story of a student named Raskolnikow, who pens an essay exploring the idea that exceptional individuals can commit crimes if their actions serve the greater good. Driven by his theories, he murders an elderly...

6.6

67 votes

6.6

67 votes

Genuine: A Tale of a Vampire

1920 · Movie · 88 min. · Germany

Horror Romance Silent Film German Expressionism

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Fern Andra · Albert Bennefeld · Lewis Brody · John Gottowt

6.0

218 votes

6.0

218 votes

Fear

1917 · Movie · 72 min. · Germany

Horror Drama Silent Film German Expressionism

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Bruno Decarli · Bernhard Goetzke · Mechthildis Thein · Conrad Veidt

5.5

26 votes

5.5

26 votes

Pension Groonen

1925 · Movie · Austria

Comedy Silent Film

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Anton Edthofer · Karl Forest · Nestor Ariany · Claude France

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Countess Kitchenmaid

1918 · Movie · 64 min. · Germany

Comedy Silent Film

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Henny Porten · Heinrich Schroth · Martin Lübbert · Ernst Hofmann

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The Wandering Light

1916 · Movie · 72 min. · Germany

Drama Silent Film

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Theodor Becker · Bruno Decarli · Henny Porten · Emil Rameau

Synopsis The Wandering Light (1916) follows the tale of a Count who enters into matrimony with a woman. However, their union takes a dramatic turn when the woman begins to harbor the misguided belief that her husband is afflicted with madness.

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Veilchen Nr. 4

1917 · Movie · 53 min. · Germany

Comedy Half-length Film Silent Film

Direction Conrad Wiene · Robert Wiene

Cast Otto Gebühr · Marie Grimm-Einödshofer · Käthe Haack · Arnold Rieck

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Der Rosenkavalier

1925 · Movie · 105 min. · Austria

Comedy Silent Film

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Michael Bohnen · Huguette Duflos · Paul Hartmann · Jaque Catelain

Synopsis Der Rosenkavalier (1925) marked a significant event in cinematic history when, on January 10, 1926, the Sächsische Staatsoper in Dresden, Germany, hosted the premiere of a film adaptation of Richard Strauss’s opera. This film, accompanied by a newly arranged instrumental...

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The Queen's Secretary

1916 · Movie · Germany

Comedy Silent Film

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Alexander Antalffy · Käthe Dorsch · Guido Herzfeld · Margarete Kupfer

Synopsis The Queen's Secretary (1916) follows the intricate tale of a young monarch who clandestinely weds the leader of her personal guard. The plot thickens when the commander's former flame shows up with a traveling opera troupe, introducing a web of...

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Polizeiakte 909

1933 · Movie · 81 min. · Germany

Drama Crime

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Liane Haid · Viktor de Kowa · Valery Inkijinoff · Veit Harlan

Synopsis Polizeiakte 909 (1933) revolves around a clandestine group of Japanese individuals residing in Paris, secretly orchestrating a terrorist plot against the French government. At the heart of the narrative is Liane Haid, a captivating nightclub singer who finds herself entangled...

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Life Is a Dream

1916 · Movie · Germany

Drama Silent Film

Direction Conrad Wiene · Robert Wiene

Cast Bruno Decarli · Emil Jannings · Emil Rameau · Alexander Antalffy

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Steadfast Benjamin

1917 · Movie · 73 min. · Germany

Comedy Silent Film

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Arnold Rieck · Guido Herzfeld · Martha Altenberg · Magda Madeleine

Synopsis Steadfast Benjamin (1917) follows the story of a humble shoe store employee who suddenly comes into a substantial fortune. Despite his newfound wealth, he is bound by a decade-long contract to his job. However, he chooses to indulge in a...

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Ultimatum

1938 · Movie · 83 min. · France

Drama World War I

Direction Robert Wiene · Robert Siodmak

Cast Erich von Stroheim · Abel Jacquin · Bernard Lancret · Dita Parlo

Synopsis Ultimatum (1938) delves into the pivotal events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which sparked the onset of the First World War. The narrative centers around a Serbian military officer and his Austrian-born spouse, exploring their complex relationship and...

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The Queen of Moulin Rouge

1926 · Movie · Austria

Comedy Silent Film

Direction Robert Wiene

Cast Mady Christians · André Roanne · Livio Pavanelli · Ly Josyanne

Synopsis The Queen of Moulin Rouge (1926) follows the escapades of a young prince who finds himself in Paris for his education. His life takes an unexpected turn when his father abdicates the throne, leaving him as the new king. However,...

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