This film, and its companion, are a remarkable achievement that captures the story of "Das Nibelungenlied." It combines elements from additional sagas that are not part of the source text to fill in some of the history of Sigfried. For me, it does capture the essence of the saga.
The film is a masterful accomplishment for its time with Fritz Lang's trademark vision and a great script by Thea von Harbou.
The film is a masterful accomplishment for its time with Fritz Lang's trademark vision and a great script by Thea von Harbou.