Manisha Das

7 Must-Watch Silent Films For National Silent Movie Day

A Trip to the Moon (1902)

 Directed by Georges Méliès, this pioneering science fiction film is known for its imaginative storytelling and groundbreaking special effects.

The Birth of a Nation (1915)

Directed by D.W. Griffith, this controversial film is notable for its innovative narrative techniques and cinematography.

Nosferatu (1922)

 F.W. Murnau's iconic horror film is a loose adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, celebrated for its eerie atmosphere and expressionist style.

Metropolis (1927)

 Directed by Fritz Lang, this influential science fiction film features stunning visuals and explores themes of class struggle in a dystopian future.

The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

Starring Lon Chaney, this adaptation of Gaston Leroux's novel is famous for its haunting imagery and Chaney's iconic performance as the disfigured phantom.

Battleship Potemkin (1925)

Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, this Soviet film is renowned for its innovative use of montage and powerful political themes, particularly the 1905 revolution.

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)

 Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, this film is celebrated for its emotional depth and Renée Falconetti's haunting performance as Joan, focusing on her trial and execution.