Melody of the World

1929 0h 49m DE

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 12

Documentary

Synopsis

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An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ivan Koval-Samborskiy
Der Matrose
Renée Stobrawa
Die Frau
Grace Chiang
Die Japanerin
O. Idris
Tempeltänzer
Heinrich Mutzenbecher
Leiter der Filmexpedition, himself
Ivor Montagu
himself
George Bernard Shaw
himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Walter Ruttmann
Writers: Wolfgang Ruttmann
Languages: German
Countries: Germany

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RUNTIME

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Tight 49-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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97 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Walter Ruttmann, shot by Paul Holzki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Ivan Koval-Samborskiy and Renée Stobrawa and Grace Chiang carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0020158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Walter Ruttmann directs. Paul Holzki behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 49-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
297 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Walter Ruttmann, shot by Paul Holzki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Ivan Koval-Samborskiy and Renée Stobrawa and Grace Chiang carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0020158 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.