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Metropolis (1927). Poster for the the 1927 film Metropolis by Austrian film-maker Fritz Lang (1890-1976), showing the character Maria in Rotwangs transformation machine. Rotwang is the villain of this dystopian science fiction story that is set in the future. He kidnaps Maria and uses his machine to transform a robot into her double. This false Maria is eventually discovered and the real Maria escapes and Rotwang is defeated. This film was part of the German Expressionism movement. This pioneering work is regarded as the first feature length science fiction film, and was inscribed on UNESCOs Memory of the World Register in 2001
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This print captures a pivotal moment from the iconic film "Metropolis" (1927) by Austrian filmmaker Fritz Lang. The poster showcases the character Maria, imprisoned in Rotwang's transformation machine, within a futuristic and dystopian setting. As the villain of this groundbreaking science fiction story set in the future, Rotwang kidnaps Maria and utilizes his technological marvel to create an identical robot replica of her. However, as fate would have it, this false Maria is eventually exposed, leading to the real Maria's escape and Rotwang's ultimate defeat. Considered a pioneering work of German Expressionism, "Metropolis" holds significant historical importance as it is widely regarded as the first feature-length science fiction film ever made. Its inclusion on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register in 2001 further solidifies its cultural significance. The artwork itself beautifully captures both the dramatic nature of this cinematic masterpiece and its futuristic themes. With intricate illustrations and lithography techniques employed to bring this poster art to life, viewers are transported into a world where human technology intertwines with fictional neurology and robotics. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image from one of cinema's most influential films, we are reminded not only of its impact on German expressionism but also how it paved the way for future advancements in cinematography and storytelling within science fiction genre.
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