The Long Vacation of Lotte H. Eisner

7.0 (1 votes)• 1979• 59m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

Historian, author, and movie critic Lotte H. Eisner is the subject of this documentary. She recalls her early childhood in Germany and her association with such legendary directors as F.W. Murnau and Fritz Lang. Leaving Germany for Paris in 1933, her anticipation of WW II saw her relocating to the South of France. Eisner gives her considerable and insightful opinions on classic German Expressionist Films, as several of her admirers drop by during the interview conducted by director Sohrab Shadid-Saless.

Production Details

Languages: English, German

Director: Sohrab Shahid-Saless

Starring Cast: Lotte Eisner, Gene Moskowitz, Howard Vernon, David Overbey

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Gene Moskowitz

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Howard Vernon

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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

Read and share community scores for The Long Vacation of Lotte H. Eisner

2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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