Over the next few weeks, I recommend you try and see the remastered version of Metropolis (1927) at the cinema. Probably the most famous German film ever, Fritz Lang's creation of a futuristic dystopia is a great critique of industrialisation and capitalism. You can watch the trailer here ...
... and read a review of the film here -http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/sep/09/metropolis-restored-film-review
... and see why this is such an important cultural artifact here -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/8949756.stm
Metropolis is relevant to many central areas in the A2 course, and would make a great case-study for you to use. It's also thought provoking and original - don't worry if you are not a sci-fi person (I'm not), this film is MORE than that! Find out when and where it's on here:
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/films/metropolis-1927-version-film-listings-15306.html
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