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An expressionist silent film from the ‘20s, “Metropolis” is an operatic tale of two lovers from high and low society in a futuristic, mechanized world. The straightforward premise of “Metropolis” is accompanied by imagery and commentary that made it legendary. Echoes of its gothic and art deco set design can be found in tons of sci-fi movies and other genre films of the last century. “Metropolis” marks one of the first depictions of a humanoid robot on screen. Additionally, the film also taps into the fears of an overly industrialized world. Its themes about the struggle between classes have remained tragically relevant for nearly a century. A lot of aspects people love about the sci-fi genre can be traced back to this 1920s film.

Description
An expressionist silent film from the ‘20s, “Metropolis” is an operatic tale of two lovers from high and low society in a futuristic, mechanized world. The straightforward premise of “Metropolis” is accompanied by imagery and commentary that made it legendary. Echoes of its gothic and art deco set design can be found in tons of sci-fi movies and other genre films of the last century. “Metropolis” marks one of the first depictions of a humanoid robot on screen. Additionally, the film also taps into the fears of an overly industrialized world. Its themes about the struggle between classes have remained tragically relevant for nearly a century. A lot of aspects people love about the sci-fi genre can be traced back to this 1920s film.