METROPOLIS (1927)

🎬 Metropolis (1927)
Sunday 5 April 2026, 7:30pm
Dir. Fritz Lang | Germany | 2h 3m | Silent | Sci-Fi | Drama

A towering achievement of early cinema, Metropolis is Fritz Lang’s visionary silent masterpiece — a film that continues to shape how we imagine the future.

Set in a vast, futuristic city sharply divided between privileged elites and oppressed workers, the story follows the ruler’s son as he meets Maria, a prophetic young woman who calls for understanding and compassion between the classes. What unfolds is an extraordinary spectacle of monumental design, groundbreaking special effects, and a deeply human moral vision.
Both epic and intimate, Metropolis is a powerful meditation on class, technology, and empathy — one of the most influential films ever made.

This screening is part of the Wairarapa Cinémathèque. Memberships are available now, giving access to a curated programme of classic and significant films throughout 2026.

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