metropolis

<b><font color = "crimson">ThomasQuinn wrote:

Arlene R. Weiss wrote:

I have not seen it yet, BUT there is NOW...

...a NEW Complete Restored DVD Director's cut of the black & white Metropolis with ALL edited scenes and outtakes FULLY RESTORED with the original symphony score, as Director Fritz Lang had ORIGINALLY intended, before the film was edited down even in the 1920's by the film studio's Producers who thought it too long and conceptual. (but then they were money counting IDIOTS!)

That's the version I have. It's still not 100% complete, as about 15-20 minutes of film hasn't been found yet.

How is this compared to the black & White version that I have seen that has been around for 80 years? What's included now in terms of scenes, restored footage and how is the overall quality?

Note: Metropolis is one of my favorite classic films, silent films, foreign films, science fiction films, and as I said...the only TRUE version is the original vision of Director, the great Fritz Lang, who was decades ahead of his time in forseeing the failings of a socalled futuristic "utopia" and emphasizing the importance of machines and the ultra rich over humanity. Ultimately, the film is a Universal message of man's inhumanity..and that the most important thing this world must have...is humanity.

Here is a link to my website where you can obtain a DVD of the Moroder version. Please note: To not be in copyright infringement you must own an officially licensed copy to purchase this DVD transfer for backup/upgrading viewability.

http://metropolis1984dvd.tripod.com/

I think you will agree that a price of $10.00 (shipping included in the US) is fair especially since it contains the Moroder version of Metropolis as well as two (2) music videos inspired by the film: Queen - Radio Gaga & Madonna - Express Yourself

See my Ebay feedback of my user ID: Ghettiquette to note I am a trusted online merchant. Thank you for your consideration. Please don't take this as spam, I noted interested people and decided to make them aware of my transfer. Thank you, regards.

http://metropolis1984dvd.tripod.com/

New copy of Giorgio Moroder Version of Metropolis on DVD! $10.00 (includes free shipping in the US)

Moroder's version is the most complete and although shorter then some thats only because of its faster speed. Those versions that are around 130 mins are actually some of the smallest available and have just been slowed down lots. Im pretty sure i saw a Moroder torrent some time age. Search piratebay

I had hoped the coloring would be a bit more relevant to the plot -- such as coloring certain characters scenes etc but not the whole flick. the color version has a Warhol-esque quality but the original black and white offers greater contrast, imho like the conflict between the workers and owners. "Rotwang's Dance" is actually my favorite, being instrumental (or 'silent!') a bit more atmospheric.

oh wait, here's popcorn and soda for everybody :P