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Thinking About Thinking Machines: Metropolis

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Exploring Dark Themes and Historical Parallels in Cinema

This chapter examines the complex themes of a classic film, drawing unsettling connections between its visuals and historical events like Nazi ideology. It critiques urban modernity and discusses the intricate relationship between the film's writer, her political beliefs, and the portrayal of authority and collectivism.

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