Metropolis (1927)

Dir. Fritz Lang | Germany | 2h 33m | Silent, Sci-Fi, Drama

Fritz Lang’s visionary silent masterpiece imagines a futuristic city divided between privileged elites and oppressed workers. When the ruler’s son joins forces with a prophetic worker named Maria, the film builds toward a powerful meditation on class, technology, and the need for empathy. A landmark of world cinema, presented here as a piece of film heritage.

Screening Sunday 5 April, 2026 | 7:30 PM

https://events.humanitix.com/wairarapa-cinematheque-2026

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