A poor and lonely coal seller trades his heart to a demon of the forest, hoping to improve his condition. It won't be long before the consequences of his actions catch up to him.

A poor and lonely coal seller trades his heart to a demon of the forest, hoping to improve his condition. It won't be long before the consequences of his actions catch up to him - Shot in the early 1930s and finished in 2016, Das Kalte Herz is a fascinating accomplishment. The spellbinding silent film stars famous Swiss director Franz Schnyder in one of his few roles as an actor. A true blast from the past.