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Tartuffe is a 1925 German silent film directed by F. W. Murnau for the studio UFA, adapting the classic stage comedy by Molière. The film features Emil Jannings in the title role, alongside Lil Dagover and Werner Krauss, utilizing a frame narrative where a grandfather uses the film to expose his housekeeper's deceptive new husband.
Murnau applies distinct expressionist set designs and camera techniques to visualize the themes of hypocrisy and deceit.
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Who directed the 1925 film Tartuffe?
Tartuffe was directed by F. W. Murnau for the German studio UFA. The silent film adapts Molière’s stage comedy.
Who plays Tartuffe in the film?
Emil Jannings plays the title character. Lil Dagover and Werner Krauss are also part of the principal cast.
What is the frame story in Tartuffe?
A grandfather uses a film of Molière’s Tartuffe to teach a lesson about hypocrisy and manipulation. The frame narrative surrounds the adaptation rather than simply presenting the play without context.
Is Tartuffe based on a play?
Yes. The 1925 German silent film is based on Molière’s classic comedy about religious hypocrisy and deception.
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