Metro Cinema Society: Metropolis

Metropolis

Germany 1927, 124 min, 35mm, Dir: Fritz Lang

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.

It is, as A. O. Scott of The New York Times declared, "A fever dream of the future. At last we have the movie every would-be cinematic visionary has been trying to make since 1927." 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 splendor. The tense balance of these two societies is realized 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. (Kino Films)

Presented in association with the University of Alberta Film Studies Department, Film Studies 201: Introduction to Film History I

The folks from On Spec will be at the Zeidler for the screening of Metropolis to distribute back issues of their publication. On Spec is a quarterly journal that seeks to discover and showcase quality works by predominantly Canadian writers and artists in the genre that they call 'Fantastic' literature. On Spec fosters the growth of emerging writers in this genre, by offering support and direction through constructive criticism, education, mentoring, and manuscript development. Works by new writers appear alongside established authors and are presented with innovative cover art for every thought and emotion provoking issue. On Spec is part of the Pure Speculation Festival , to be held October 2-4, 2009 at The Shaw Conference Centre.

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