The End of the World

Original title: Verdens Undergang

19161916
1h 17m

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A comet, passing by Earth, causes rioting, social unrest, and major disasters that destroy the world.A comet, passing by Earth, causes rioting, social unrest, and major disasters that destroy the world.A comet, passing by Earth, causes rioting, social unrest, and major disasters that destroy the world.

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A comet, passing by Earth, causes rioting, social unrest, and major disasters that destroy the world.

comet

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scorched earth

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Fascinating But Flawed Science Fiction Classic

Full review on my blog max4movies: Verdens Undergang (international title: The End of the World) is one of the earliest preserved science fiction feature films. The plot is about an imminent collision of a comet with Earth, possibly resulting in a catastrophe in North-Western Europe. Due to the social commentary, the comparably well-made special effects, and the allegorical nature of the plot (cp., many have interpreted the social unrest as a result of World War I), the movie is considered a science fiction classic and is still an interesting watch. However, technically there are some drawbacks, not only regarding the visual presentation (e.g., heavy artifacts and muddy shadows), but also regarding the uneven plot and the disappointing character presentation.

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