Man soll es nicht für möglich halten ...

About This Movie

So, 'Man soll es nicht für möglich halten ...' from 1922 is quite the piece. It straddles action and adventure, but there's something oddly charming about its pacing. The tone feels a bit naive yet earnest, true to the silent era's flair. You’ll find practical effects that might seem rudimentary by today’s standards, but they have a certain inventiveness that’s refreshing. The performances tap into a physicality that’s fascinating, given the limited dialogue. It's distinguished by its blend of fantastical elements with the era's typical adventure tropes, giving it an odd yet engaging atmosphere that you don’t find in more polished later works.

This film is a bit of a rarity, often overlooked in many collections. The scarcity of prints makes it an interesting find for collectors, especially those focused on early cinema. It has seen limited releases, and any decent restoration is even more sought after. Given its unique place in the silent film canon, it definitely piques the interest of those delving into adventure cinema from that era.