Ernst Lubitsch's Early German Films Released in DVD Box Set
Éditions MK2 has released a 5-DVD box set of Ernst Lubitsch's early German films, preceding his 1922 move to the United States. The collection includes historical frescoes and surreal farces such as Anna Boleyn, Sumurun, The Oyster Princess, I Don't Want to Be a Man, and The Mountain Cat. These works reveal a grotesque, slapstick side of the director known for sophisticated Hollywood comedies and ellipsis. The set highlights Lubitsch's early originality and international fame, with scenes like a percussionist slapping a stoic man in an orchestra or a close-up of a young man's buttocks entering a billionaire's room. Patrice Blouin reviews the box set for artpress.
Key facts
- Éditions MK2 released a 5-DVD box set of Ernst Lubitsch's early German films.
- The set covers Lubitsch's work before his 1922 departure to the United States.
- Films included: Anna Boleyn, Sumurun, The Oyster Princess, I Don't Want to Be a Man, The Mountain Cat.
- The early works are historical frescoes and surreal farces with grotesque humor.
- Lubitsch later became famous for sophisticated American comedies and ellipsis.
- The review notes Lubitsch's consistent vulgar streak and early originality.
- Patrice Blouin wrote the review for artpress.
- The box set showcases Lubitsch's early international renown.
Entities
Artists
- Ernst Lubitsch
Institutions
- Éditions MK2
- artpress
Locations
- Germany
- United States
Sources
- artpress —