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[Timpsi]

Originally Posted by Japo

What I remember from Metropolis is a Christian (or Christian Social) message and an irrational phobia against technology. But it sure was a great sci-fi movie at the time. According to the Wikipedia it's the most expensive silent film ever made.

Like all the best films, also Metropolis is possible to intepret in several ways. For me it was commentary against mercantilism and national socialism. While I do recognize the Christian allegories, I don't really agree with the "irrational phobia against technology". I'd say the message of Metropolis is rather about promotion of humanism over worship of machines - which is a valid topic also today.