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Desire (German: Sehnsucht) is a 1921 silent film directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Conrad Veidt. It tells the story of a male dancer who falls in love with a grand duchess, only to be arrested, and his subsequent attempt to find the duchess. As of 2005, it is believed to be a lost film as no prints are known to exist. Robert Neppach worked as the film's art director.
Original Release
02/01/1921
US Release
02/01/1921
Cast
Name | Character |
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Conrad Veidt | Ivan / Ivan - A young Russian dancer |
Gussy Holl | Grand Princess |
Eugen Klöpfer | n.a. |
Margarete Schlegel | Marja |
Paul Graetz | |
Helene Gray | |
Danny Guertler | (as Danny Gürtler) |
Albert Bennefeld | |
Marcela Gremo | |
Ellen Bolan | Dancer |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Conrad Veidt | Ivan / Ivan - A young Russian dancer |
Gussy Holl | Grand Princess |
Eugen Klöpfer | n.a. |
Margarete Schlegel | Marja |
Paul Graetz | |
Helene Gray | |
Danny Guertler | (as Danny Gürtler) |
Albert Bennefeld | |
Marcela Gremo | |
Ellen Bolan | Dancer |
Hubert von Meyerinck | Undetermined Role |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Richard Mosch | Producer |