Echoes of a Republic: Metropolis as a Cinematic Reflection of Weimar Germany

6 Nov 2024

Fritz Lang's Metropolis, a groundbreaking silent film released in 1927, is one of the most vivid cinematic representations of the Weimar Republic's turbulence. Through its themes, characters, and visual styles, Metropolis mirrors the profound social, political, and economic challenges that defined Germany in the interwar period. The film’s exploration of class struggles, industrialization, and modernity offers a lens into the anxieties and hopes of a society wrestling with rapid change, economic instability, and an uncertain future.
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Authors

Robert E. Lester

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6
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Alexandria VA
Series
Weimar & Nazi Germany: Teaching Resources

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