# Pandora's Box (1929)

> A magnetic woman’s pursuit of freedom and pleasure collides with possessive men, rigid respectability, and an unforgiving social order.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Romance
- Director: G.W. Pabst
- Cast: Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer, Carl Goetz, Krafft-Raschig, Alice Roberts, Daisy D'Ora, Gustav Diessl
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0018737/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: provocative, melancholic, glamorous, classic film night, silent cinema showcase

## Synopsis

A tale of seduction and downfall unfolds in a world where charm can lead to ruin.

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