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The silent classic Metropolis was created in Germany in 1925-26 by the Austrian director Fritz Lang in collaboration with his wife, Thea von Harbou (1888-1954). This science-fiction film, so admired today, was not even a big box-office success in its time and the production costs almost put the Ufa film studios out of business. But Fritz Lang’s Metropolis continues to fascinate viewers today, and for over seven decades it has influenced Hollywood and world cinema — from music videos to films such as Blade Runner and Robocop. Lang himself went to Hollywood in 1933, where he continued to work until 1956.

Bron: germanhollywood.com