A poetic silent drama about a married couple whose relationship is tested when temptation and betrayal threaten to tear them apart. As the story moves from a quiet rural setting to a bustling city and back again, the film uses expressive camerawork, innovative visual effects and emotional performances to explore love, guilt and forgiveness. Directed by F. W. Murnau, Sunrise is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and is often ranked among the greatest films ever made.