Music | August 21, 2008 | 2 comments

Fritz Lang's Metropolis: A Contemporary Symphony of Fear

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Fritz Lang's amazing 1927 film "Metropolis" has recently been described as a contemporary symphony of fear. "Metropolis" is a landmark in the development of film noir. The film's depiction of brutal capitalism and its message calling for the importance of compassion is hugely relevant today, although its crucial message is largely ignored by the rich and powerful.

This detailed article includes a number of stunning vintage photographs and video from Lang's amazing film, "Metropolis."
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