Metropolis
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by Fritz Lang · 1927
Set in a futuristic urban dystopia, Metropolis follows the attempts of Freder, the wealthy son of the city's mastermind, and Maria, a saintly figure to the workers, to overcome the vast gulf separating the classes in their city. It is a pioneering German expressionist science-fiction silent film directed by Fritz Lang.
What experts have said about Metropolis
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Metropolis was a major filmmaking achievement of the 1920s.
“this is clearly— this is a massive feat of moviemaking in the '20s.”
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2 episodes featuring Metropolis
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The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Tim Robbins details Hollywood nonconformity and the cost of political dissent
This conversation offers a rare look at how a major Hollywood figure maintained his principles through intense industry pressure, political blacklisting, and personal evolution.
Jul 29, 2026 · 2h 39m