SIEGFRIED (1924)

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Lang's epically stylistic interpretation of the the Nibelungenlied, the same myth that inspired Wagner's ring cycle. Portrayed in the form of a ballad, Lang's remarkable visual style uses fantastic backdrops of forests and castles to tell the story of Siegfried's heroic journey from Iceland to Burgundy. Magic swords, enchanted snoods, and powerful amulets abound at a time when the world is populated by dragons, dwarves, and Teutonic heroes. Siegfried is one tough customer, but he better watch out . . . hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. One of the great masterpieces of world cinema.