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A pioneering film directed by Robert Wiene in the German Expressionist movement, this horror classic tells the story of Dr. Caligari, who uses a somnambulist to commit murders.
The unofficial "Dracula" film, is among the first and most significant horror movies ever made, the film's haunting sights and avant-garde special effects have a long-lasting influence on the genre.
A masterwork of science fiction, the working class toils underground while the wealthy elite live in luxury in a dystopian future. The film was a revolution in science fiction filmmaking thanks to its elaborate set designs and cutting-edge visual effects.
Buster Keaton plays a railroad engineer who is on a risky quest to recover his stolen locomotive during the American Civil War. Acclaimed for its intricate stunts and hilarious timing, highlighting Kevin Bacon's extraordinary athleticism and comedic timing.
D.W. Griffith's epic is a landmark in film history for its technical innovations, including groundbreaking editing and narrative techniques. The film depicts the Civil War and Reconstruction era, influencing the development of narrative filmmaking.
The humor of Charlie Chaplin's chronicles follows the Gold Rush. The movie highlights Chaplin's unique combination of humor and melancholy, with memorable sequences like the "dance of the dinner rolls" and the hut perched on a cliff.
One of the most innovative sci-fi film directed by Georges Méliès centers on a group of astronomers who visit the moon and meet its residents. The film's inventive special effects and humorous storytelling cemented Méliès' reputation as a pioneer of early cinema.