Based on the classic 19th century tale by German writer/composer E.T.A. Hoffmann, the film investigates the tale's themes of obsession and madness, emphasizing expressionist imagery and theatrical style. The story relates the life of the young student Nathanael, whose childhood memories are haunted by a sinister man. As a child, Nathanael believed this dark figure to be the mythic Sandman, who puts children to sleep by stealing their eyes. When confronted by this same evil presence as an adult, he is pushed toward madness as he tries to confront his childhood fears.
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E.T.A. Hoffmanns Der Sandmann Trailer
If this dark power is in us it only posseses control over the one who believes in it." - Adaptation of Hoffmann's gothic story by Andreas Dahn & FFL Film- ...
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Der Sandmann - Schweizer Kinotrailer
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Der Sandmann Trailer
Trailer zu der Literaturverfilmung von Hoffmann "Der Sandmann". Grundkurs Deutsch der Internationalen Gesamtschule Heidelberg 1988.
Trailer zu Der Sandmann
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