{"product_id":"der-golem-masters-of-cinema-blu-ray","title":"DER GOLEM (Masters of Cinema) Blu-ray","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-6 pr-md-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eAn iconic early horror masterpiece,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDer Golem\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Wegener\u003c\/b\u003e’s third attempt at adapting the Golem character for the big screen. Starring and co-directing with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl Boese\u003c\/b\u003e, Wegener crafted one of silent cinema s most enduring masterpieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Jewish ghetto in 16th century Prague, Rabbi Low (\u003cb\u003eAlbert Streinruck\u003c\/b\u003e, Asphalt) creates a forbidding clay Golem (played by director Paul Wegener) to protect his people from the tyrannical Emperor Luhois (\u003cb\u003eOtto Gebuhr\u003c\/b\u003e). Brought to life with a demon spirit and an amulet placed in the centre of the creature s chest, the Golem is a seemingly indestructible juggernaut, performing acts of great heroism. But when the Rabbi s assistant attempts to control the Golem for selfish gain, it becomes a terrifying force of destruction, rampaging through the ghetto leaving fire and death in its wake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA landmark film in the horror canon, influencing most notably James Whale s 1931 adaptation of Frankenstein, Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam is also a pre-eminent example of German Expressionism, and an important contribution to the golden age of Weimar Cinema.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Masters of Cinema Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis proud to present the film in its UK debut on Blu-ray from a brand new 4K restoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in 1080p from a stunning 4K digital restoration of the original film negatives, completed by FWMS in 2017.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal German intertitles with optional English subtitles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOption of THREE fantastic and unique scores, by composer Stephen Horne; acclaimed electronic music producer Wudec; and musician and film-score composer Admir Shkurtaj\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new and exclusive audio commentary by Scott Harrison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new and exclusive video essay by critic David Cairns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand new and exclusive video essay by filmmaker Jon Spira (Elstree 1976)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Golem [60 mins] The US version of the film, also fully restored, and featuring a score by Cordula Heth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA video piece highlighting the differences between the domestic and export negatives of the film [22 mins]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRESS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"still stands strong as a classic horror\" \u003cb\u003eScream Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"a richly symbolic narrative\" \u003cb\u003eHorrornews.net\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"a treasure and landmark of silent cinema, German cinema, and horror cinema\" \u003cb\u003eBloody Disgusting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EUREKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480020635822,"sku":"EKA70353","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/4614\/3918\/files\/DerGolem-lime-light-BD.jpg?v=1751295922","url":"https:\/\/limelightcollection.co.uk\/en-eu\/products\/der-golem-masters-of-cinema-blu-ray","provider":"Limelight Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}