The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

“The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” directed by Robert Wiene, is a seminal work of German Expressionist cinema that tells the story of a mysterious and sinister hypnotist, Dr. Caligari, who uses a sleepwalker named Cesare to commit murders in a small town. The film is renowned for its striking visual style, featuring distorted sets and stark lighting, which reflect the psychological tension and themes of madness and manipulation.