Kämpfende Gewalten oder Welt ohne Krieg (1920): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1920, Kämpfende Gewalten oder Welt ohne Krieg is a drama film directed by Fritz Bernhardt, running about 68 minutes.

What it’s about. This film tells the story of the fictional Dr Barnay and recounts his experience of the First World War. He works as a doctor in a military hospital and has always been committed to bringing about the end of war. When his wife dies in an air raid, he spends all of his time working on an anti-war invention to distract himself, and in the process neglects his new wife and his child. When the child is killed in an accident because of his machinery, he ends up pushing away his wife and best friend and focusing solely on his invention. In the end he sees the error of his ways, reconciles with his wife and friend and realizes that peace for humanity is something which comes from within.

Who’s in it. Kämpfende Gewalten oder Welt ohne Krieg stars Alf Blütecher as Dr. Harry Barnay, Magda Rössler as Magda, Grete Reinwald as Elsbeth and Loni Nest as Klein Lisa, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kämpfende Gewalten oder Welt ohne Krieg page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kämpfende Gewalten oder Welt ohne Krieg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.