This documentary explores the life and career of Lotte H. Eisner, a historian and film critic deeply connected to German Expressionist cinema. Director Sohrab Shahid-Saless interviews Eisner, tracing her journey from childhood in Germany, where she befriended directors like F.W. Murnau and Fritz Lang, to her move to Paris in 1933 as World War II loomed. The film follows Eisner's subsequent relocation to the South of France during wartime. Throughout, Eisner shares her expertise and perspectives on classic German Expressionist films, surrounded by admirers who value her contributions to cinema. The documentary offers a personal look at a remarkable woman whose life was intertwined with the development of film.
