Metroplolis

Metropolis depicts the view of the industrial city in post WWI Germany. During this period of time there was a vast difference between the wealthy and the poor because of the reparations incurred by Germany due to the war. The film Metropolis depicts the vast difference between the lower working class and elite upper class through cinematic symmetry and the portrayal of women.
The use of symmetry in the frame composition of Metropolis created a mechanical effect. This effect was particularly used to emphasize the role of the lower working class. The shots of the men working in the machines were always symmetrical and consisted of the men working with very repetitious and ridged movements. This, along with the way that the men were all dressed alike, caused the men to appear to be part of the machine and without any real qualities. Due to this ...