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Thinking About Thinking Machines: Metropolis

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Exploring Totalitarian Themes in 'Metropolis'

This chapter explores the historical background of the film 'Metropolis,' highlighting its striking visual themes that reflect the horrors of totalitarianism. It examines the complex relationship of the film's writer with the Nazi party, analyzing the film's critique of modernity, family roles, and societal dangers within the context of authority and control.

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