This Expressionist film blends prominent ... Destiny exemplifies German Expressionism through its symbolic imagery, stylized acting and philosophical themes. Internal conflicts become visual ...

German Expressionist films are not exactly popular fodder for ... a common feature in and out of frequent dream sequences. Its themes and plots were often pitch-dark and inhabited by hypnotists ...

They see it as a masterpiece of German Expressionism ... is captured by the true embodiment of these themes, namely Dietrich, and as the film proceeds her power in his perceptions transcends ...