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GERMANY · 1928

Rennsymphonie

Hans Richter
German Expressionism horse racing German culture leisure and entertainment gambling social gathering
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Synopsis

In Race Symphony (1928), Richter documents and celebrates a typical day at the German races, where a sophisticated people turn up in droves to gape, gasp, place a bet, and celebrate a well-deserved win.

Year1928
CountryGermany
DirectorHans Richter
MovementGerman Expressionism
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