Expressionism

12/03
The Cabinet of Dr Calgari;
A film that shows the beginnings of the film industry as we know it today. For a start it is completely fiction. The whole story take place in the mind of the main character. This film shows the extremes that often filtered onto the screen during this period, pessimism, anger and distortion that reflect the state of the nation at the end of WWI.

Metropolis;
Futuristic and modern, a film that resembles many modern sci-fi movies. A story about equality between rich and poor, working class and the 'academics' of the society. Thus the film has a dark undertone, again these hints of pessimism and distortion show through.