10 Questions
What did Paramount Pictures do to the film 'Metropolis' when they took control of it?
Made drastic cuts to simplify the storyline for American audiences
Who is credited with discovering a full-length copy of 'Metropolis' in 2008?
Mr. Peña
How did Manuel Peña Rodríguez contribute to the preservation of 'Metropolis'?
He assembled a large private archive which included 'Metropolis'
Why was it considered serendipitous that a full-length copy of 'Metropolis' existed in Buenos Aires?
The original distributor returned with reels in his luggage just in time
What role did Noah Isenberg play in providing insights on 'Metropolis'?
He edited a book on early German films and provided essential information about 'Metropolis'
What happened shortly after the premiere of Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' in Berlin in 1927?
About an hour of the movie's footage was amputated and presumed to be destroyed.
What is the significance of the discovery of 'The Complete Metropolis'?
It finally restores Fritz Lang's original vision of 'Metropolis' after 80 years.
What role did Fernando Peña play in the restoration of 'Metropolis'?
He was an Argentine film archivist who contributed to the discovery of missing footage.
How does the newly found footage of 'Metropolis' differ from the 2001 restored version?
It is grainy and easily distinguishable from the earlier version.
How has 'Metropolis' impacted contemporary cinema?
It has heavily influenced modern science fiction films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Star Wars.'
Learn about the restoration project of the original version of Fritz Lang’s iconic silent film 'Metropolis'. Explore the significance of preserving films from the silent-film era and the challenges faced in finding and restoring old movie footage.
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