silent film,lgbt,partially lost film,gay theme

The Wings (1916)

Poster for The Wings

The story is that of a conniving countess coming between a gay sculptor, Claude Zoret, and his bisexual model and lover, Mikaël, ultimately leading to Zoret's death in a raging storm at the base of a statue of Mikaël as the mythological Icarus. The film is missing 19 minutes of run time.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mauritz Stiller
  • Profile picture of Egil Eide
    Claude Zoret Egil Eide
  • Profile picture of Lars Hanson
    Eugène Mikael Lars Hanson
  • Profile picture of Lili Beck
    Lucia de Zamikow Lili Beck
  • Profile picture of Nils Asther
    Aspiring actor Nils Asther
  • Profile picture of Julius Jaenzon
    Cameraman Julius Jaenzon
  • Profile picture of Albin Lavén
    Charles Schwitt Albin Lavén
  • Profile picture of Mauritz Stiller
    Director Mauritz Stiller

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Keywords

  • silent film
  • lgbt
  • partially lost film
  • gay theme