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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.
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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.