Movie Description

Nathan der Weise

(1922)

Overview

Silent movie adaptation of Lessing's play. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, it describes how the wise Jewish merchant Nathan, the enlightened sultan Saladin and the (initially anonymous) Templar bridge their gaps between Judaism, Islam and Christianity.

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Facts

Original TitleNathan der Weise

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1922-12-28

Original Language

Runtime 02h 08m

Genres

  • Drama
  • History