A 1922 silent Greek epic where a man literally parkours through fate for love.
An adaptation of Homer's epic Greek poem THE ODYSSEY, this was one of a series of 1920s adventure films starring Luciano Albertini and directed by Max Obal. Albertini goes through a series of acrobatic and life-threatening adventures as he is pursued across city streets while pursuing the love of the woman he loves.
Stunts
Albertini's death-defying acrobatics without safety nets or CGI.
Production
Epic scope achieved on 1920s German studio budgets.
Director
Max Obal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Albertini was a famous circus acrobat before becoming a film star, explaining the film's emphasis on physical spectacle over dialogue intertitles.
This was part of a 1920s trend of 'athletic' adventure films competing with American serials; German cinema responded to Hollywood with muscle.
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