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1931 · 110 min · PG-13

M

Directed by Fritz Lang · Drama, Thriller, Crime

M (1931) is a Drama film, directed by Fritz Lang set in Berlin during the 1930s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A serial killer and neo noir, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity, power & corruption, and obsession play out through multiple perspectives.

Cinematography
Fritz Arno Wagner
Cast
Peter LorreEllen WidmannInge LandgutOtto WernickeTheodor LoosGustaf GründgensFriedrich GnaßFritz Odemar

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Berlin
Setting
Urban
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial KillerNeo Noir
Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityPower & CorruptionObsession
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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