Shattered (German: Scherben) is a 1921 German silent Kammerspielfilm directed by Lupu Pick, written by Carl Mayer, and is considered to be the earliest example of the kammerspielfilm.[1]
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![]() Werner Krauss in 'Shattered' | |
Directed by | Lupu Pick |
Written by | Carl Mayer Lupu Pick |
Produced by | Lupu Pick |
Starring | Werner Krauss Edith Posca Hermine Straßmann-Witt |
Cinematography | Friedrich Weinmann |
Music by | Giuseppe Becce Alexander Schirmann |
Production company | Rex-Film GmbH |
Distributed by | Film Arts Guild |
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Running time | 50 minutes |
Country | German |
Language | Silent film |
Set during the winter, the story tells the tale of a track checker and his family who live a monotonous and poverty-stricken life next to a railway line. They receive a telegram announcing the arrival of the section inspector, who is to live with the family.[2]
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