Melody of the World
Seen it?1929 | 49 min | Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who love a true story told well. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 49 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
An impression of the state of the world in 1929, contrasting similarities and differences in religion, customs, art and entertainment from all over the world. The film is constructed like a symphony.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 979 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Walter Ruttmann
- Ivan Koval-SamborskiyDer Matrose
- Renée StobrawaDie Frau
- Grace ChiangDie Japanerin
- O. IdrisTempeltänzer
- Heinrich MutzenbecherLeiter der Filmexpedition, himself
- Ivor Montaguhimself
- George Bernard Shawhimself