Feind im Blut
At a glance
Feind im Blut is a 1931 film directed by Walter Ruttmann, listed as both a documentary and a drama. It tells three stories about people who become infected with syphilis, alongside documentary passages that provide information about the disease. The film was co-produced with several organisations focused on combating sexually transmitted infections. Its listed countries are Switzerland and Germany, and it is in German. At 76 minutes, it combines narrative stories and informational material around a health subject. This makes it a historically dated film entry for readers interested in the use of documentary elements within dramatic storytelling about disease.
Who it is for
It suits viewers interested in older films about health subjects or in drama that incorporates documentary information. It may be relevant to students exploring representations of sexually transmitted infections in film.
What is good
- Combines three stories with documentary passages
- Directed by Walter Ruttmann
- Runs for 76 minutes
- German-language film
What to know first
- Released in 1931
- Addresses syphilis and sexually transmitted infections
Verdict
Feind im Blut combines dramatic stories with disease information in a 76-minute film. Its historical subject and documentary elements may interest viewers studying health themes in cinema.
Details
- Year
- 1931wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 76 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Walter Ruttmannwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Switzerland, Germanywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0262413wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q20649153· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feind_im_Blut· checked 2 Oct 2026