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Lichtspiel Opus I
Also known as Ruttmann Opus I in Germany; Opus I in the USA
(1921) Germany
B&W : One reel / 243 metres
Directed by Walther Ruttmann

Cast: (unknown)

Ruttmann-Film Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung production; distributed by Neue Kinematographische Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung. / Produced by Walther Ruttmann. Scenario by Walther Ruttmann. Animation by Walther Ruttmann. Film editor, Walther Ruttmann. Music score by Max Butting. / Released 1 April 1921. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Experimental.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung.

Listing updated: 20 April 2024.

References: ClasIm-220 p. 11 : Website-Filmportal; Website-IMDb.

Home video: DVD.