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What did Paramount Pictures do to the film 'Metropolis' when they took control of it?
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 (correct)
- Commissioned a new director to reshoot certain scenes
- Released the full-length version without any changes
- Added extra scenes to enhance the visual effects
Who is credited with discovering a full-length copy of 'Metropolis' in 2008?
Who is credited with discovering a full-length copy of 'Metropolis' in 2008?
- Paula Félix-Didier
- Manuel Peña Rodríguez
- Adolfo Wilson
- Mr. Peña (correct)
How did Manuel Peña Rodríguez contribute to the preservation of 'Metropolis'?
How did Manuel Peña Rodríguez contribute to the preservation of 'Metropolis'?
- He assembled a large private archive which included 'Metropolis' (correct)
- He destroyed all existing copies of 'Metropolis'
- He donated the film to the Museum of Modern Art in New York
- He was the original director of 'Metropolis'
Why was it considered serendipitous that a full-length copy of 'Metropolis' existed in Buenos Aires?
Why was it considered serendipitous that a full-length copy of 'Metropolis' existed in Buenos Aires?
What role did Noah Isenberg play in providing insights on 'Metropolis'?
What role did Noah Isenberg play in providing insights on 'Metropolis'?
What happened shortly after the premiere of Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' in Berlin in 1927?
What happened shortly after the premiere of Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis' in Berlin in 1927?
What is the significance of the discovery of 'The Complete Metropolis'?
What is the significance of the discovery of 'The Complete Metropolis'?
What role did Fernando Peña play in the restoration of 'Metropolis'?
What role did Fernando Peña play in the restoration of 'Metropolis'?
How does the newly found footage of 'Metropolis' differ from the 2001 restored version?
How does the newly found footage of 'Metropolis' differ from the 2001 restored version?
How has 'Metropolis' impacted contemporary cinema?
How has 'Metropolis' impacted contemporary cinema?
