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Intolerance (1916) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1916 · 2 h 43 m · Japanese
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- Directed by
- D.W. Griffith
- Starring
- Mae Marsh, Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, F.A. Turner, Sam De Grasse, Vera Lewis
This film explores recurring themes of oppression and injustice throughout history. It interweaves four separate stories set in ancient Babylon, Jerusalem, and modern America, each portraying individuals struggling against intolerance and societal constraints. Through these narratives, the film examines the devastating impact of prejudice and misunderstanding across different cultures and eras, highlighting the enduring nature of humanity’s capacity for both cruelty and compassion.
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