Metropolis (1927) + Extras

This influential German science-fiction film presents a highly stylized futuristic city where a beautiful and cultured utopia exists above a bleak underworld populated by mistreated workers. When the privileged youth Freder (Gustav Fröhlich) discovers the grim scene under the city, he becomes intent on helping the workers. He befriends the rebellious teacher Maria (Brigitte Helm), but this puts him at odds with his authoritative father, leading to greater conflict.

Extras:
– Voyage to Metropolis (54:42), a documentary by Artem Demenok that explores the making of the film, its deconstruction at the hands of Channing Pollock, and its eventual restoration. Along with expert info from a cavalcade of film historians, the doc also features vintage interviews with Fritz Lang and loads of stills and pre-production artwork. A must-watch!
– An interview with Paula Felix- Didier (9:31), the curator who discovered the lost footage.