Release Date: Jan 1, 2002 Limited
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Based on the novel by Selma Lagerlof, The Treasure of Arne (Herr Arnes Pingar) was taken over in mid-production from another director by the great Mauritz Stiller. Set in the 18th century, the story concerns three soldiers of fortune, imprisoned during a political uprising. Escaping from prison in the dead of winter, the soldiers exhibit their true bestial nature when, coming upon Arne's mansion, they loot and burn the place, killing its occupants. Only orphan girl Elsalill survives the
Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.
Jan 1, 2002 Limited
Jun 6, 2006
All Critics (2) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (0) | DVD (2)
An essential addition to any DVD collection.
A landmark of the silent film era, Sir Arne's Treasure is the spiritual cousin of Greed and Sunrise.
A silent film thriller that looks vastly intriguing: snow! carnage! stolen treasure! moral dilemma! love affair! Not to mention that I learned of it by stumbling across a long line of people with advance tickets waiting to see it on the big screen. Hundreds of San Franciscans can't be wrong, right? I didn't think so.
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