Metropolis

Metropolis is a 1927 silent science fiction film directed by Fritz Lang, set in a dystopian future. It depicts a divided society, where wealthy elites live in luxury above ground, while the oppressed working class toils in harsh conditions below. The story follows Fredersen, the son of the city’s leader, who discovers the struggles of workers and seeks to unite them with a female mediator named Maria. Metropolis is renowned for its groundbreaking visual effects, iconic set designs, and themes of social inequality, making it a significant influence on both cinema and science fiction as a genre.