Metropolis (2 disc Special Edition) (1927)

Director: Fritz Lang Starring: Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel Genres: Silent, Cult Classics-Exploitation, Indie-Arthouse Cinema, Sci-Fi Origin: Germany Certificate: PG Subtitles: English Running Time: 118 min

synopsis

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 splendour. The tense balance of these two societies is realised 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.

Audio Commentary: Enno Patalas (Film Historian)
Featurette: The Restoration
Featurette-Making Of: The Metropolis Case
Gallery-Photo: Costume Design
Gallery-Photo: Production Stills, Missing Scenes, Architectural Sketches
Notes: Facts And Dates
Trailer: La Strada, The Leopard, Playtime
Gallery-Poster
Main Menu Audio
Main Menu Introduction
Biographies-Cast & Crew