Well, there's a lot, actually:
- The compostion of the pictures, for once. The contrasts between light and shadows. And the way the buildings tower. All this as a parallell to the mental state of the charachters. This is essential.
- The opening sequence of the film is great. This is one of the first films with the use of a moving camera. Might not be so revolutionary today, but taking the time in consideration, this is actually big.
- No, his daughter moving away is not the saddest thing happening to him. He is happy for her. What you should understand for the storyline, though, is his loss of position. In Germany in those days, wearing an uniform, was a symbol of high status. Wearing one ment you were a big man! This is a fact. And that is the reason he is so highly regarded, respected and popular in the neighbourhood. Loosing his position at work made him a nobody in society. So, yes, this was a big loss. From a modern perspective, it might seem odd, but from the time and place, this would be a fall from grace for a working-class man. That's why his wife is so schocked and angry when she finds out. They've lost their position.
- Besides, the acting is great. It has to be well-made if you can make a whole film without dialogue.
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They blew up Congress!!! HAHAHA!
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