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Metropolis is a 1927 German expressionist science-fiction silent film directed by Fritz Lang and written by Thea von Harbou in collaboration with Lang from von Harbou's 1925 novel of the same name (which was intentionally written as a treatment).
- 10 January 1927
- Gottfried Huppertz
- 5.3 million ℛ︁ℳ︁ (estimated) (equivalent to €21 million 2021)
- Erich Pommer
Metropolis: Directed by Fritz Lang. With Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Fritz Rasp. In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
- PIST-OFF
- 2 min
- Fritz Lang
- 579
Metropolis, German silent film, released in 1927, featuring director Fritz Lang’s vision of a grim futuristic society and containing some of the most impressive images in film history. (Read Lillian Gish’s 1929 Britannica essay on silent film.)
- Lee Pfeiffer
Mar 28, 1998 · A classic science-fiction film that depicts a futuristic city of contrasts, where the rich and the poor are divided by a mad scientist and a robot. The reviewer praises the film's visuals, its originality and its influence on other films, but criticizes its plot and logic.
Mar 20, 2024 · Fritz Lang, Austrian-born American motion-picture director whose films, dealing with fate and people’s inevitable working out of their destinies, are considered masterpieces of visual composition and expressionistic suspense. His most notable movies included Metropolis (1927), M (1931), and The Big Heat (1953).
- Michael Barson
Dec 25, 2022 · Learn how Fritz Lang created a futuristic masterpiece of German Expressionism, inspired by his trip to America and his vision of a dystopian city. Discover the challenges, innovations, and controversies of the production and reception of Metropolis.
Jul 5, 2020 · Home. Movies. Movie Features. Metropolis: Why The First Sci-Fi Movie Is Still One Of The Best. By Quinn Hough. Published Jul 5, 2020. Directed by Fritz Lang, Metropolis remains one of the best science fiction movies ever made. Here's why it will always be relevant and influential.
