Science fiction movies often try to imagine what life will be like far in the future. Many people remember Back to the Future Part II, released in 1989, and its depiction of 2015. But a lot of what the film predicted hasn’t happened – we still tie our shoes, and hoverboards aren’t a common sight! However, sci-fi has accurately predicted some things, like the communicators on Star Trek, which were similar to the cell phones we use today.
Predictive science fiction is often inaccurate, making it remarkable that a film from 1927, Fritz Lang’s Metropolis, correctly anticipated certain realities of 2026. When it was first released, the film presented a bleak future with ideas that seemed unbelievable. However, nearly a century later, the movie’s surprisingly accurate predictions suggest it was a more insightful vision of the future than many people thought.
‘Metropolis’ Is Built on Class Divide
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Set roughly 100 years after its original release in 1926, the film Metropolis takes place around the year 2026. The story explores familiar themes like a love that crosses social boundaries, the struggles of workers, and the power of wealth. However, it’s a challenging watch – a long, silent, black-and-white film that won’t appeal to all viewers. At its heart, Metropolis depicts a stark class division: the working class barely survives while the wealthy elite, often unaware of the realities faced by those who serve them, control the vast city. Here’s a brief overview of the plot:
In a city of the future, a stark divide separates those who build it and those who plan it. The son of the city’s architect falls for a woman from the working class who is believed to be a prophet, foretelling the arrival of someone who can bridge the gap between their worlds.
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I’ve always been struck by how powerfully Metropolis portrays the gap between the rich and the poor. It really takes it to the limit, showing workers as almost invisible, toiling away in the depths of the city, quite literally living under the feet of those with all the power. It’s unsettling how much this film reflects what’s happening today – so many people struggling to make ends meet while big corporations seem to be doing better than ever. And with all the protests and conflicts we’re seeing in the news, it’s hard not to see echoes of the film’s story – that inevitable moment when the workers finally rise up and fight for what’s right.
As a huge film buff, one thing that always strikes me about Metropolis is how the rebellion starts – it’s fueled by pure propaganda. It’s incredibly relevant today, because we’re constantly battling misinformation and fake news designed to stir up trouble and even violence. While the workers in the film were absolutely right to fight back against those exploiting them, it’s chilling to see how a manipulative villain deliberately used propaganda to turn them into weapons against the city’s leaders. It really makes you think about how easily people can be swayed, even when fighting for what seems like a just cause.
‘Metropolis’ Accurately Predicted Unique Technology
As a movie lover, I’m always amazed by Metropolis. It’s kind of spooky how much of it actually came true! The huge city in the film feels a lot like the ‘smart cities’ we’re building now, with incredible buildings and a real dependence on technology. And get this – they had video calls in the movie, way before FaceTime or anything like that! Plus, they even showed a robot working alongside people, although it wasn’t exactly helping out – it was a bit more complicated than that.
Fritz Lang’s film Metropolis is famous for showcasing what many consider the first robot resembling a human. Though capable of taking over jobs, the robot is instead used to start a rebellion. Today, we see many robots built to look human as well. Metropolis was one of the first films to warn about the dangers of technology, showing advanced robots being used to create political unrest. A particularly famous scene features a robot seemingly consuming workers, a dreamlike sequence that reveals the director’s anxieties about technology and social inequality.
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Though Metropolis didn’t perfectly predict 2026, its stunning visuals and imaginative science fiction captivated audiences and influenced countless filmmakers. The fact that it got so much right nearly a century ago makes films about the future even more fascinating.
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