Die Wittenberger Nachtigall facts for kids

Die Wittenberger Nachtigall (which means The Wittenberg Nightingale in English) is a German silent movie from 1913. It tells the story of the life of Martin Luther, a very important figure in history. In this film, the role of Martin Luther was played by an actor named Rudolf Essek.

What is a Silent Movie?

A silent movie is a film made without recorded sound. This means the actors didn't speak lines that you could hear. Instead, the story was told using music played live during the screening, and sometimes sound effects. Text cards, called intertitles, would pop up on screen to show dialogue or explain what was happening. Silent movies were very popular before sound technology was added to films in the late 1920s.

Who Was Martin Luther?

Martin Luther was a German priest and professor who lived in the 1500s. He is famous for starting the Protestant Reformation, a major movement that changed Christianity in Europe. He questioned some of the practices of the church at the time, which led to big changes in religion and society. His ideas spread quickly, partly because of the invention of the printing press.

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