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Metropolis (1927) enters the public domain on January 1, 2023 [1]

['Mark Frauenfelder']

Date: 2022-11-30

Fritz Lang's iconic 1927 silent film, Metropolis, is set to enter the public domain on January 1, 2023. This is great news for film fans around the world, who will now be able to freely access, view, and enjoy this beloved classic. Metropolis is often considered one of the most influential films of the silent era. Its groundbreaking visual effects, futurism-inspired set design, and compelling story about class struggles and the two-edge sword of technological progress have inspired countless filmmakers throughout the years.

With the film entering the public domain, Metropolis will now be available for filmmakers to use in creating their own projects. Whether it be creating a remake, an homage, or just incorporating clips into a new work, this new availability of the film could lead to some truly inspired works of art.

From Far Out, on Metropolis's influence on 20th- and 21st-century art:

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