In which film did Conrad Veidt play a somnambulist?
Metropolis
Nosferatu
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
M
Answer
In Fritz Lang's classic film "M" (1931), Conrad Veidt portrays a child murderer named Hans Beckert. Beckert suffers from somnambulism, a condition that causes him to perform actions while asleep. This condition plays a crucial role in the film's plot, as Beckert's unconscious actions lead to his eventual capture and downfall. Veidt's haunting performance captures the inner turmoil and desperation of a man tormented by his own subconscious.
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