Unnatural (1952)
“Born outside the laws of God and man!”
In the 1800s, a stormy love relationship develops quickly between a young medical student and a woman believing herself to be the daughter of his scientist uncle, the student having never heard of her before their chance encounter and both unaware that she is the result of the scientist's illegal experiments with artificial insemination..
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Hildegard Knef, Erich von Stroheim, Karlheinz Böhm, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Hildegard Knef
as Alraune
Erich von Stroheim
as Jacob ten Brinken
Karlheinz Böhm
as Frank Braun
Harry Halm
as Doctor Mohn
Hans Cossy
as Mathieu
Harry Meyen
as Count Geroldingen
Trude Hesterberg
as Gräfin Wolkonska
Julia Koschka
as Olga Wolkonska
Denise Vernac
as Mlle. DuvaliereGardy Brombacher
as LisbethWillem Holsboer
as Leading CastArno Ebert
as Leading CastCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 92 min |
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