Drama   Germany

“The Love of Jeanne Ney” is a silent film directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst and released in 1927. Set in post-World War I Europe, the film explores the political and romantic turmoil of the time.

The movie revolves around the character of Jeanne Ney, played by Édith Jéhanne. After the death of her father during the ongoing conflict between the Bolshevik Reds and the anti-Communist Whites in Crimea, Jeanne returns to Paris. Due to her family's financial situation, she starts working for her uncle, a journalist.

Unexpectedly, Jeanne's lover, Andreas Labov, portrayed by Uno Henning, arrives in France to organize a group of sailors in Toulon. While Andreas sympathizes with the Bolshevik cause, Jeanne still remains unaware of his affiliations. Troubles arise when a cunning thief, traitor, and libertine named Khalibiev, played by Fritz Rasp, also arrives in France with the intention of seducing Jeanne.

As the plot progresses, Khalibiev's schemes begin to intersect with Jeanne and Andreas' relationship. He tries to manipulate Jeanne, both politically and emotionally, using her love for Andreas against her. At the same time, Jeanne and Andreas navigate their own naïveté and political differences while trying to remain together.

Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, a lost diamond becomes a significant plot device that further complicates the situations faced by the protagonists. The diamond, which holds great political importance, ends up in the possession of Jeanne. Its presence becomes a catalyst for the impending tragedy that threatens to engulf the lovers.

While the film explores themes of romance and political ideologies, it also delves into the destructive and manipulative nature of love. As Jeanne and Andreas find themselves entangled amidst political unrest, personal secrets, and the machinations of others, they are pushed to the brink of tragedy.

“The Love of Jeanne Ney” is often regarded as an influential example of German Expressionist cinema. Its narrative intertwines political and personal conflicts, resulting in a morally complex and emotionally charged story of love and betrayal in a war-torn society.
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