Die Nibelungen: Siegfried(1924) -

It is considered one of the first true "Dungeons & Dragons" style fantasy epics, influencing later films like Legend , Conan the Barbarian , and The Lord of the Rings . Die Nibelungen - William Ahearn

He defeats the dwarf king Alberich, gaining the magical Tarnhelm (an invisibility/transformation mesh) and the vast Nibelungen treasure. Die Nibelungen: Siegfried(1924)

Despite the "outdoor" settings, the entire film was shot in a studio, including massive man-made forests and stone fortresses. It is considered one of the first true

The 13th-century Middle High German epic poem Nibelungenlied Duration: Approximately 143 minutes Score: Original orchestral soundtrack by Gottfried Huppertz Core Narrative: The Journey of Siegfried The 13th-century Middle High German epic poem Nibelungenlied

Lang's film is noted for its "painterly" visual style and groundbreaking special effects:

The film follows the legendary hero Siegfried (played by Paul Richter) through a series of mythic feats: