Metropolis
Wednesday, August 28
7 PM
NR | Sci-Fi/Fantasy | 1h 54m
1927 | Germany
This influential German science-fiction silent film presents a highly stylized futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers. When the privileged youth Freder discovers the grim scene under the city, he becomes intent on helping the workers. He befriends the rebellious teacher Maria, but this puts him at odds with his authoritative father, leading to greater conflict.
Language: English intertitles
Director: Fritz Lang
Writer: Thea von Harbou
Part of the Cinema Essentials film series, presented in collaboration with the Cinema & Television Arts department.
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