The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus (1916)
The homunculus and his companion Edgar Rodin make an invention that would allow the hateful homunculus to destroy the world. But first he wants to find out about love. When he observes how young Anna is rejected by her parents, he takes care of her and asks her parents for forgiveness - without success. He brings her to her seducer, who also rejects the girl. The homunculus then takes revenge by ruining the man financially and throwing Anna at his feet. But she still loves the villain and asks Homunculus for mercy. The homunculus cannot understand this feeling of love - he wants to try it out on himself. He puts a young woman who loves him to the hardest test, but she will do anything for him, sacrificing her fiancé and her parents. Only when he reveals his artificial nature to her, she leaves him. This experience confirms the homunculus in his intention to destroy mankind.
Cast
- Aud Egede-Nissen - o. A.
- Olaf Fønss - Homunculus
- Friedrich Kühne - Edgar Rodin
- Ilsa Lersen - o. A.
- Theodor Loos - Sven Friedland
- Adolf Paul - o. A.
- Lore Rückert - o. A.
- Max Ruhbeck - Generalprokurator Steffens
- Mechthildis Thein - Margot
- Erna Thiele - o. A.
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus about?
- The homunculus and his companion Edgar Rodin make an invention that would allow the hateful homunculus to destroy the world. But first he wants to find out about love. When he observes how young Anna is rejected by her parents, he takes care of her and asks her parents for forgiveness - without success. He brings her to her seducer, who also rejects the girl. The homunculus then takes revenge by ruining the man financially and throwing Anna at his feet. But she still loves the villain and asks Homunculus for mercy. The homunculus cannot understand this feeling of love - he wants to try it out on himself. He puts a young woman who loves him to the hardest test, but she will do anything for him, sacrificing her fiancé and her parents. Only when he reveals his artificial nature to her, she leaves him. This experience confirms the homunculus in his intention to destroy mankind.
- Who directed The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus?
- The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus was directed by Otto Rippert.
- Who stars in The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus?
- The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus stars Aud Egede-Nissen, Olaf Fønss, Friedrich Kühne, Ilsa Lersen, Theodor Loos, Adolf Paul.
- How long is The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus?
- The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus?
- The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus produced?
- The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus was produced in Germany.