01 Feb 2001
Werckmeister Harmonies
A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious circus attraction.
Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent
Paula is a circus performer married to the alcoholic clown-acrobat Lorio. Lorio's heavy drinking leads to him being severely injured during a performance. This forces Paula and the now-crippled Lorio to become street musicians. This film formerly ran to 81 minutes – regrettably, the second half is considered lost.
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Вера Холодная Paula, Lorio's partner
Konstantin Khokhlov Olekso Presvich, a hypnotist and illusionist
Иван Худолеев Prakhov, a merchant
Владимир Максимов Volyntsev, an artist
Yanina Mirato A lady of the demi-monde
Vitold Polonsky Telepnev, a rich gentleman
Ольга Рахманова Volyntsev's mother
Осип Рунич Zaritskii, a barrister
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