Metropolis

Science Fiction 153 min Masterpiece Silent Era

In a dystopian city, a mediator tries to bridge the divide between workers and owners. The first great sci-fi epic.

Why It Matters

Set the visual language for science fiction: robotic humans, megacities, class dystopia. Direct ancestor of Blade Runner.

Historical Context

Weimar Germany — hyperinflation, social upheaval, and the rising threat of fascism.