The Artificial Man
1916, German. Directed by Otto Rippert.
The Perfect Man… Without Soul!
Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popular serial in Germany during World War I even influencing the dress of fashionable Berlin. Foenss, a Danish star, is the perfect creature manufactured in a laboratory by Kuehne. Having discovered his origins, that he has no 'soul' and is incapable of love, he revenges himself on mankind, instigating revolutions and becoming a monstrous but beautiful tyrant, relentlessly pursued by his creator-father who seeks to rectify his mistake.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Homunculus
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Cast & crew
- Otto RippertDirector
- Fern Andrao. A.
- Josef Bunzlo. A.
- Maria Carmio. A.
- Aud Egede-Nisseno. A.
- Lia BorréTochter des Generalprokurator Steffens
- Olaf FønssHomunculus
- Friedrich KühneEdgar Rodin
- Theodor LoosSven Friedland
- Ernst LudwigProfessor Ottmann
- Adolf Paulo. A.
- Albert PaulDr. Hansen
- Max RuhbeckGeneralprokurator Steffens
Details
- Released
- 18 August 1916
- Original title
- Homunculus, 1. Teil: Der künstliche Mensch
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Robert Reinert
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The Artificial Man: quick answers
What comes after The Artificial Man?
Next in the series: The Mysterious Book (1916), The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus (1916), and The Revenge of the Homunculus (1917).
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The Artificial Man runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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The Artificial Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 August 1916. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Artificial Man?
If you liked The Artificial Man, try Children of the Damned, Stake Land, Frankenstein.
Who directed The Artificial Man?
The Artificial Man (1916) was directed by Otto Rippert and stars Fern Andra, Josef Bunzl, Maria Carmi.