Name: Diary of a Lost Girl Director: G.W. Pabst Studio: Universum Film AG (UFA) Starring: Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Franz Lederer, Julia Serda Release Date: 1929 (Germany) Runtime: \~109 minutes Format: Black-and-white, silent film Country: Germany Language: Silent (German intertitles) Genres: | Drama | Melodrama | Silent | Social Commentary --- Summary: *Diary of a Lost Girl* (1929) is a German silent drama directed by G.W. Pabst, following the tragic life of Thymian (Louise Brooks), a young woman who is seduced and betrayed, ultimately forced into prostitution. The film traces her struggle against societal hypocrisy, exploitation, and moral judgment, portraying her resilience and search for personal freedom. Its unflinching depiction of women’s oppression and social injustice made it a landmark of Weimar-era cinema. --- Background: Produced by UFA, the leading German studio of the time, *Diary of a Lost Girl* was based on the 1905 novel by Margarete Böhme. G.W. Pabst, already acclaimed for *Pandora’s Box* (1929), employed innovative visual storytelling, expressive performances, and social realism to explore taboo subjects. Louise Brooks’ portrayal of Thymian is celebrated for its naturalistic style and emotional depth, establishing her as an icon of silent film and avant-garde cinema. The film was part of the broader Weimar interest in socially critical narratives about women’s lives and sexuality. --- Trivia: * Louise Brooks’ performance is often cited as one of the greatest in silent film history. * The film was controversial at the time for its frank depiction of sexuality, abortion, and prostitution. * Pabst reunited with Brooks after *Pandora’s Box*, capitalizing on her international fame. * Many original prints were censored or edited in various countries due to its adult themes. * The film’s cinematography and mise-en-scène influenced later German Expressionist and European realist films. --- Hashtags: \#DiaryOfALostGirl1929 #GWPabst #LouiseBrooks #WeimarCinema #SilentFilm #ClassicGermanFilm #SocialDrama #1920sCinema #FilmHistory