Sunrise is the consummate Hollywood art film, a perfect synthesis of German Expressionist style and the resources of the American studio system. Director F. W. Murnau relished the opportunity to further develop his sensuous mise-en-scène through the harmonization of gesture, lighting, and set design; the juxtaposition of sharp lines and curved portals; and supple camera movements that suggest both seduction and discovery. Romance as shared mental space has never been more beautifully visualized. Sunrise immediately became a reference point for artistically ambitious directors around the world and is presented here with the original Movietone synchronized sound and score track.