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1927 · 148 min · NR

Metropolis

Directed by Fritz Lang · Drama, Science Fiction

Metropolis (1927) is a Drama film, directed by Fritz Lang set during the far future. It runs 148 minutes and is rated NR.

A post apocalyptic, with a bleak and contemplative tone. Themes of class conflict, power & corruption, and technology/ai anxiety run throughout.

Composer
Gottfried HuppertzOtto Harzner
Cinematography
Günther RittauKarl FreundWalter Ruttmann
Cast
Gustav FröhlichBrigitte HelmAlfred AbelRudolf Klein-RoggeTheodor LoosFritz RaspErwin BiswangerHeinrich George

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
UrbanUnderground
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Post Apocalyptic
Themes
Class ConflictPower & Corruptiontechnology/AI anxiety
Tone
BleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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