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The Artificial Man

Homunculus, 1. Teil: Der künstliche Mensch

1916 · 1h 9m · Drama, Horror, Science Fiction · Germany

The Perfect Man… Without Soul!

Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.

Directed by
Otto Rippert
Written by
Robert Reinert
Starring
Fern Andra, Josef Bunzl, Maria Carmi, Aud Egede-Nissen
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