Michael (1924 film)
Michael( also known as Mikaël, Chained: The Story of the Third Sex, and Heart's Desire) was a German silent film released in 1924, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, director of other notable silents such as" The Passion of Joan of Arc"( 1928)," Master of the House"( 1925), and" Leaves from Satan's Book"( 1921).
The film stars Walter Slezak as the titular Michael, the young assistant and model to the artist Claude Zoret( Benjamin Christensen).
Along with" Different From the Others"( 1919) and" Sex in Chains"( 1928)," Michael" is widely considered a landmark in gay silent cinema.
The film is based on Herman Bang's 1902 novel" Mikaël".
It is the second screen adaptation of the book, the first being" The Wings", made eight years prior by director Mauritz Stiller.
" Michael", however, follows Bang's storyline much more closely than the earlier film version.
Leaves from Satan's Book
Leaves from Satan's Book, also known as Leaves
Out of the Book of Satan, is a 1920 Danish fantasy film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and starring Helge Nissen as Satan.
This was only the third film directed by Dreyer, who later went on to create such classics as" Vampyr"( 1931) and" The Passion of Joan of Arc"( 1928).
The film is structured much like D.W. Griffith's Intolerance"( film)"( 1916) with its episodic nature while evoking F. W. Murnau's Satan"( 1920 film)"( 1920).
The film ran 157 minutes, but sources list the DVD's running time at 121 minutes.
Troy Howarth states" If not for the presence of Satan,( this film) would n't warrant inclusion in a study of the horror genre; in truth it's more of a quaint pageant play than a horror film ...
The cast emotes to a degree too theatrical for even silent cinema."
Elith Pio
Viggo Elith William Pio (3 July 1887 - 10 February 1983) was a Danish actor of stage, screen, radio and television.
He is most noted for starring roles in films such as Carl Theodor Dreyer's "Leaves from Satan's Book", Johan Jacobsen's "Jenny and the Soldier" and Benjamin Christensen's "Häxan".
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Carl Theodor Dreyer( 3 February 1889 – 20 March 1968), commonly known as Carl Th. Dreyer, was a Danish film director.
He is regarded by many critics and filmmakers as one of the greatest directors in cinema.
His best known films include" The Passion of Joan of Arc"( 1928)," Vampyr"( 1932)," Day of Wrath"( 1943)," Ordet"( 1955), and" Gertrud"( 1964).
Leonardo Cortese
Leonardo Cortese( 24 May 1916 – 31 October 1984) was an Italian film actor and director.
He appeared in 39 films between 1938 and 1962.
He also directed eight films between 1952 and 1967.
He was born and died in Rome, Italy.
Violenza sul lago
Violenza sul lago(" Violence in the lake") is a 1954 Italian drama film written and directed by Leonardo Cortese.
Rumbi Katedza
Rumbi Katedza is a Zimbabwean Film Producer and Director who was born on 17 January 1974.
Ben Palmer
Ben Palmer is a British film and television director who is known for being the director of" Bo' Selecta" and" The Inbetweeners".
Hassan Zee
Hassan Zee is a Pakistani- American film director who was born in Chakwal, Pakistan.
Edward Yates
Edward J. Yates( September 16, 1918 – June 2, 2006) was an American television director who was the director of the ABC television program" American Bandstand" from 1952 until 1969.

Question: Which film has the director who was born earlier, Violenza Sul Lago or Leaves From Satan'S Book?