Metropolis (1927): Fritz Lang’s Vision of a Dystopian Future

Metropolis (1927), directed by Fritz Lang, is a groundbreaking German silent film set in a futuristic city sharply divided between the wealthy elite living in towering skyscrapers and the oppressed workers toiling underground. The story follows Freder, the son of the city's ruler, who becomes fascinated by Maria, a compassionate figure advocating for the workers. As tensions rise, a sinister plot involving a robot duplicate of Maria threatens to ignite revolution, forcing Freder to become a mediator between the classes.