Desire (1921 film)

Desire (Sehnsucht)
Poster
Directed byF. W. Murnau
Written byCarl Heinz Jarosy
Starring
CinematographyCarl Hoffmann
Production
company
Mosch-Film
Distributed byLipow Film
Release date
  • February 1921 (1921-02)
Running time
59 minutes
CountryWeimar Republic
Languages

Desire (German: Sehnsucht) is a 1921 silent film directed by F. W. Murnau and starring Conrad Veidt. It tells the story of a male dancer who falls in love with a grand duchess, only to be arrested, and his subsequent attempt to find the duchess.

As of 2020, it is believed to be a lost film as no prints are known to exist.[1] Robert Neppach worked as the film's art director.

  1. ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: Sehnsucht". Silent Era. Retrieved 4 November 2008.