Nerves

As the ruins of war litter the streets of Munich, the restless atmosphere of 1919 weighs equally heavily on every segment of society. In the shadowy streets of German Expressionism, everyone—from factory owners to teachers—strives to navigate the boundaries of their own minds. This silent film by Robert Reinert examines lives that have lost their way in the midst of a mass collapse. The accusations brought before the courts and the wave of anger sweeping through the streets lay the groundwork for a paranoia fueled by tension.