Asphalt

"A tranquil nocturne when compared to the scherzo standards of German expressionism." - Eric Henderson

this is my favourite film from the 1920s. the story is so simple yet so intriguing, the characters are heart-felt, even with their scarce use of dialogue. it was amazing how much the actors could emote with just a look or expression. the cinematography was exquisite, the shots composed beautifully. the film was overall so much fun to watch, and captured so perfectly the essence of berlin under the weimar republic without confining itself to a niche or culturally specific audience.