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Destiny (1921)

Directed by Fritz Lang · Cinematography by Fritz Arno Wagner, Erich Nitzschmann, Hermann Saalfrank

114 min65 frames

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As a young couple stops and rests in a small village inn, the man is abducted by Death and is sequestered behind a huge doorless, windowless wall. The woman finds a mystic entrance and is met by Death, who tells her three separate stories set in exotic locales, all involving circumstances similar to hers.

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Destiny (1921) movie still: wide — An elephant carrying an ornate architectural structure traverses the crest of a barren hill. The scene is…Destiny (1921) movie still: wide — A stone facade features heavy carved decorative corbels framing a small, dark rectangular opening. An older woman…Destiny (1921) movie still: fullbody — A group of people in antique clothing walks across a hillside toward the camera. Several men and women,…Destiny (1921) movie still: wide — A flat surface under a turbulent, swirling sky marked by heavy film degradation. Two cloaked figures crouch…Destiny (1921) movie still: establishing — A dark, silhouetted view of a European town square with steep-roofed medieval architecture. A lone…Destiny (1921) movie still: medium — A metal inn sign shaped like a unicorn hangs from a wrought iron bracket. The structure is silhouetted against…Destiny (1921) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features ornate arched doorways and traditional architectural details in the background. A man…Destiny (1921) movie still: wide — A sheer dark rock formation dominates the frame against a black background. A lone figure rappels down the side…Destiny (1921) movie still: wide — An ornate terrace rooftop at night overlooks a distant building with multiple domes. Three people move across the…Destiny (1921) movie still: fullbody — A dense grove features a large, twisted tree with a paper scroll draped over it. An elderly, bearded man in a…Destiny (1921) movie still: establishing — A miniature desert city model sits atop a rocky hill under a cloudy sky. The structure features multiple…Destiny (1921) movie still: closeup — A close-up view shows a man standing in front of heavy fabric curtains. The subject appears in profile while…Destiny (1921) movie still: medium — A field filled with dense, dark, overgrown brush at night. Three spectral figures with glowing heads loom over…Destiny (1921) movie still: medium — A dark outdoor pathway features dense vegetation and a stark, high-contrast black-and-white look. An elderly…Destiny (1921) movie still: closeup — A close-up shot captures a woman in a dark dress with a white collar. She holds her hands together in a prayer…Destiny (1921) movie still: closeup — A man stands against a dark, featureless void. The subject gazes towards the right side of the frame.

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