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The Joyless Street

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In 1920s Berlin, an atmosphere of despair and hopelessness looms over the inhabitants of a forgotten street, where misery and poverty are the order of the day. The story follows two women, a young idealist named Marie and a prostitute named Kathi, whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways. As the outside world crumbles, the stress and oppression of their environment become increasingly evident, pushing both to make drastic decisions.

Marie, with her dreams of a better future, finds herself trapped in a cycle of setbacks and disillusionment. In contrast, Kathi has resigned herself to her fate, becoming a survivor in a hostile setting. The friendship between these two women forms amid adversity and reflects the soul of a society caught between the longings for freedom and the harsh reality of life.

As the rise of nationalism and economic instability solidify, the pressure mounts, and the choices facing Marie and Kathi become ever more unsettling. The film explores themes of class, oppression, and the struggle for dignity in a world that seems merciless. With a raw visual aesthetic that captures the spirit of German Expressionism, the narrative offers a poignant and heartbreaking portrayal of the fight for survival in a city marked by decay and despair.

Media type
Movie
Year
1925
Director
G.W. Pabst
Writer
Willy Haas
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.10
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
67.00
Actors
Werner Krauß
Jaro Fürth
Greta Garbo
Asta Nielsen
Agnes Esterhazy
Karl Etlinger
Henry Stuart
Einar Hanson
Ilka Grüning
Gregori Chmara
Robert Garrison
Alexander Murski
Valeska Gert
Hertha von Walther
Otto Reinwald
Sylvia Torff
Loni Nest
Mario Cusmich
Gender
Drama
Country
Germany
Producers
Michail Salkind
Romain Pinès
Original title
Die freudlose Gasse
Duration
73
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