Michael (1924)
- IMDb Rating6.4
- Year1924
- Release dateSep 26, 1924
- StarsWalter Slezak, Benjamin Christensen, Nora Gregor, Max Auzinger
Michael
A mature and visually elegant period romance that remains one of the earliest and most compassionate overtly gay-themed films in movie history. Based upon Herman Bang's 1902 novel, Dreyer's Michael refashions the classical Greek myth of Jupiter and Ganymede into a love triangle between an aging artist, Zoret, his protagonist Michael, and Princess Zamikoff, an aristocratic femme fatale as entranced by Michael’s youthful beauty as Zoret is.
Michael Synopsis
Michael (1924) holds a 6.4/10 audience rating on 1337x. This captivating Drama and Romance film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Walter Slezak, Benjamin Christensen, Nora Gregor, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. A mature and visually elegant period romance that remains one of the earliest and most compassionate overtly gay-themed films in movie history. Based upon Herman Bang's 1902 novel, Dreyer's Michael re...
