DVD
The complete Metropolis / an UFA production, distributed by Parufamet ; director, Fritz Lang ; screenplay, Thea von Harbou.
The story of a 21st century city run by a "super trustee" and his collaborators who live in a paradise-like garden. Workers are totally enslaved by machines and condemned to live underground. In the midst of this misery, a young woman, Maria, arises and attempts to inspire the workers to throw off their oppressors.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (148 min.) : sound, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Two-disc special edition.
- Publisher: New York : Kino International, 2010.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel by Thea von Harbou. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1927. Special features: original 1927 score by Gottfried Huppertz, performed by the Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra, Berlin conducted by Frank Strobel, and presented in 5.1 stereo surround (disc 2): "Voyage to Metropolis," a 50-minute documentary on the making and restoration of the film ; interview with Paula Felix-Didier, curator of the Museo del Cine, Buenos Aires, where the missing footage was discovered ; 2010 re-release trailer. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. [Feature film] -- disc 2. [Special features]. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Camera, Karl Freund, G©·unther Rittau ; music by Gottfried Huppertz. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Alfred Abel, Brigette Helm, Gustav Fr©·ohlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; 1.33:1, Dolby digital 5.1 or stereo.; NTSC. |
| Language Note: | German silent film with English intertitles and optional French or Spanish subtitles. |
| Awards Note: | New York Film Critics Circle Awards, 2002: Won,Special Award, For restoration (Kino International). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Harbou, Thea von, 1888-1954 > Film adaptations. Twenty-first century > Drama. Dystopian plays. Social classes > Drama. Social conflict > Drama. Robots > Drama. |
| Genre: | Science fiction films. Dystopian films. Silent films > Germany. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County Library | DVD FIC MET (Text) | 33892100996322 | Adult DVDs | Available | - |
