The silent movie Der Golem produced in 1920, is a masterpiece in film making. Based on a legend in Jewish mysticism, its narrative tells of a clay statue brought to life sa pamamagitan ng Rabbi Loew in a medieval Prague ghetto to defend the Jews from ongoing persecution and attack sa pamamagitan ng the city's rulers. It is found in the rubble of an old synagogue and is used as a servant, initially doing nothing but good. The Golem falls in love, but when his pag-ibig is rejected, he goes on a murderous rampage leaving a trail of destruction.
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