Heilige oder Dirne(1929)

Heilige oder Dirne is a silent drama set on the French Riviera, where the wealthy Raoul lives with his mother and cousin Therese, who harbors unspoken romantic feelings for him. When the seductive Lydia arrives as a guest, Raoul is immediately captivated by her charm and beauty, abandoning his quiet life to pursue the mysterious woman. The two become engaged and marry, leaving Therese devastated. As Raoul's infatuation deepens, the true nature of Lydia's character begins to emerge, threatening to unravel the carefully constructed world of the villa and its inhabitants. The film explores themes of desire, morality, and the destructive power of passion through the collision of three very different women vying for one man's affection.