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Original 1913 poster for The Student of Prague

1913 · Germany · Silent Shadows

The Student of Prague (1913)

Directed by Stellan Rye

A poor student sells his mirror reflection to a sorcerer. The doppelgänger that follows set the template for German fantastic cinema.

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Where to watch The Student of Prague

This film is in the U.S. public domain. Many restored copies are free to stream.

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