Rose Hobart

In this unique experimental film, director Hans Richter uses carefully curated clips from the 1931 jungle melodrama East of Borneo to create an intriguing psychological study. Focusing primarily on the lead actress, Rose Hobart, Richter's innovative collage editing style transforms her character into a fascinating and unsettling figure. By reimagining the original narrative, the film explores themes of desire and dread in an exotic tropical setting, drawing viewers into a world where beauty and danger are intertwined. Through this skillful manipulation of found footage, Richter's masterpiece offers a fresh perspective on both cinema history and human emotions.