Midsummer Night's Fire (1939)

After many years in Africa, a man returns to his village in East Prussia to marry his intended bride. However, he finds himself drawn to another girl and contemplates running away with her.

Director: Arthur Maria Rabenalt
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Herbert Windt
Cinematography: Willy Winterstein
Editing: Alice Ludwig
Production: Terra-Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption

Keywords

infidelity, sacrifice, lovers, rural area, paganism, wedding, racial stereotype, nazi propaganda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midsummer Night's Fire about?
After many years in Africa, a man returns to his village in East Prussia to marry his intended bride. However, he finds himself drawn to another girl and contemplates running away with her.
Who directed Midsummer Night's Fire?
Midsummer Night's Fire was directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt.
Who stars in Midsummer Night's Fire?
Midsummer Night's Fire stars Ernst von Klipstein, Hans Brausewetter, Otto Wernicke, Maria Koppenhöfer, Charlott Daudert, Jeanette Bethge.
How long is Midsummer Night's Fire?
Midsummer Night's Fire has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Midsummer Night's Fire?
Midsummer Night's Fire is a Drama film.
Where was Midsummer Night's Fire produced?
Midsummer Night's Fire was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Midsummer Night's Fire?
The themes of Midsummer Night's Fire include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.