
The Golem (film, 1920)
"The Golem" (1920) is a silent German expressionist horror film that tells the story of a Jewish community in Prague during the 16th century, threatened by anti-Semitic persecution. To protect his people, a rabbi creates a powerful clay creature called a Golem, bringing it to life through mystical rituals. The Golem is intended to defend the community, but it becomes uncontrollable and destructive. The film explores themes of fear, faith, and the consequences of messing with divine or mystical forces, and is considered a pioneering work in horror and fantasy cinema.