Metropolis

Metropolis Film Archive The classic 1927 German silent film Metropolis presents a vision of the future in which there is no distinction between Man and Machine or, in this specific instance, Woman and Machine. The prototype Evil Maria is both, having been constructed by the scientist Rotwang. Rebranding alchemy, the film mixes elements of eugenics with scientific and technical innovation, foreshadowing transhumanism . According to Wikipedia , transhumanism is a philosophical and intellectual movement which advocates the enhancement of the human condition by developing and making widely available sophisticated technologies that can greatly enhance longevity and cognition (Wikipedia 2023). Adopting a 2023 lens, we see in the female robot the ultimate post Me Too movement and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) strong woman , leading a revolution of workers and wives against their oppressor, whilst the original Maria attempts to save them from their folly. The film is a bruta