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Restoration of Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis'

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Restoration of Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis'

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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?

Paula Félix-Didier

Manuel Peña Rodríguez

Adolfo Wilson

Mr. Peña (correct)

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?

The original distributor returned with reels in his luggage just in time Signup and view all the answers

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' Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the discovery of 'The Complete Metropolis'?

It finally restores Fritz Lang's original vision of 'Metropolis' after 80 years. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

How does the newly found footage of 'Metropolis' differ from the 2001 restored version?

It is grainy and easily distinguishable from the earlier version. Signup and view all the answers

How has 'Metropolis' impacted contemporary cinema?

It has heavily influenced modern science fiction films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Star Wars.' Signup and view all the answers