Metropolis
Perhaps the most famous and influential of all silent films, Metropolis had for 75 years been seen only in shortened or truncated versions. Now, restored in Germany with state-of-the-art digital technology, under the supervision of the Murnau Foundation, and with the original 1927 orchestral score by Gottfried Huppertz added, Metropolis can be appreciated in its full glory. Metropolis takes place in 2026, when the populace is divided between
workers who must live in the dark underground and the rich who enjoy
a futuristic city of splendor. The tense balance of these two societies
is realized through images that are among the most famous of the 20th
century, many of which presage such sci-fi landmarks as 2001: A Space
Odyssey and Blade Runner. Lavish and spectacular, with elaborate sets
and modern science fiction style, Metropolis stands today as the crowning
achievement of the German silent cinema. This is the definitive, authorized
version of this towering classic, at a length over one-third longer
than any previous release, for the first time on DVD.
Curator's Comments: Read Roger Ebert's essay on this DVD Classic. Director: Fritz Lang Country: Germany.
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