A premiere of a classic: Metropolis

Skybird · 02-11-10, 05:28 AM

TV Tip for those who can receive TV station ARTE:

Tomorrow, on Friday, at 20:40 German time, they broadcast the restored version of Fritz Lang's classic "Metropolis", which has been digitally remastered and for the first time ever is to be seen in it's full length. In 2008, 16mm film material was discovered in Buenos Aires that held almost one quarter of the original movie that had been considered lost. This material has been worked over and included in the digitally remastered (and back then still uncomplete) version of 2001.

It is the first time ever that the full and complete version of Metropolis is being shown. There will be big celebration at Berlin's Friedrichstadt Palast.

The now found material was heavily damaged, though, so restoration could achieve so much in effect, and not more. However, the material makes up for one quarter of the movie's complete length.

TarJak · 02-11-10, 05:36 AM

I remember seeing a restored version in the early nineties with a digitally mastered soundtrack and restored footage. Would be interested to see the additional footage. Hope it gets a release down under soon.

Skybird · 02-11-10, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

I remember seeing a restored version in the early nineties with a digitally mastered soundtrack and restored footage. Would be interested to see the additional footage. Hope it gets a release down under soon.

The nineties? The only digital remastering I heared of was from 2001.

Respenus · 02-11-10, 06:52 AM

Four years ago there was a premier of Metropolis in Ljubljana. Although the mentioned quarter of the movie was missing, we had a life orchestra with Robert Israel conducting the original movie score. It was wonderful. So I'll be more than sure to watch it--- May I come to Germany Sky? The idiotic minds in the programme committee/division or whatever those idiots are called today, decided to cut ARTE and all other cultural programmes from their offer, in order to accommodate the part of the population for whom 10 sports, 15+ music and 10+ cartoon channels weren't already enough. So I guess, I'll need to wait for it to be released on DVD or something alike. Screw this country and considering that we used to have a highly developed culture, quite respected in Europe at the time, although merely locally. Well, so much for educating Slovenians.

Blacklight · 02-11-10, 03:54 PM

I have that digitally remastered, full length, bonus features, etc... DVD of Metropolis. It's an awesome film !

frau kaleun · 02-11-10, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blacklight

I have that digitally remastered, full length, bonus features, etc... DVD of Metropolis. It's an awesome film !

Yep, saw it when it "premiered" on Turner Classic Movies and was blown away, bought the DVD afterwards. Guess I'll be buying an updated version as well if the new more fully restored film is released for sale.

Shearwater · 02-11-10, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the info!

Be watching that.

TarJak · 02-11-10, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

The nineties? The only digital remastering I heared of was from 2001.

It was just the soundtrack that was digitally done NOT the video. Giorgio Morodos did a restoration in 1984 but the one I think I remember seeing, though I didn't see it until about 1990/91, was the 1986 Enno Patalas restoration.

I did see parts of the Morodos version with the pop/rock soundtrack but it earlier but never watched it end to end.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolis_(film)#Restorations_and_re-releases

Skybird · 02-11-10, 06:57 PM

Ah. You even correctly wrote it the first time, but I have read it not precisely enough. My wrong, sorry.

TarJak · 02-11-10, 10:07 PM

No biggie.

Interesting that this of all the movies made from that era is one that still captures the imagination. The other film from that era I really like is Nosferatu.

frau kaleun · 02-11-10, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

No biggie.

Interesting that this of all the movies made from that era is one that still captures the imagination. The other film from that era I really like is Nosferatu.

This I have not seen, but it's on my list.

I'm wondering if there are any other Fritz Lang films that are readily available (by which I mean, likely to be found at Netflix)? Other than "M" and "Metropolis," those are the only two I've seen and I was impressed with both.

TarJak · 02-11-10, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

This I have not seen, but it's on my list.

I'm wondering if there are any other Fritz Lang films that are readily available (by which I mean, likely to be found at Netflix)? Other than "M" and "Metropolis," those are the only two I've seen and I was impressed with both.

This may help...

frau kaleun · 02-11-10, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

This may help...

NOOOOO I don't want that many!

*sigh*

I have at least five years' worth of disks in my queue already.

Oh hey I've actually seen some of the Hollywood ones and didn't remember they were his. Shame on me.

Blacklight · 02-11-10, 10:52 PM

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I did see parts of the Morodos version with the pop/rock soundtrack but it earlier but never watched it end to end.

Putting a pop rock soundtrack on Metropolis is an ABOMINATION !!!

TarJak · 02-12-10, 04:34 AM

Particularly when the music is this bad:

Mind you there were acts like Freddie Mercury, Pat Benetar and Bonnie Tyler contributing so not all of it is bad '80's synth pop.

02-11-10, 05:28 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,611 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	A premiere of a classic: Metropolis TV Tip for those who can receive TV station ARTE: Tomorrow, on Friday, at 20:40 German time, they broadcast the restored version of Fritz Lang's classic "Metropolis", which has been digitally remastered and for the first time ever is to be seen in it's full length. In 2008, 16mm film material was discovered in Buenos Aires that held almost one quarter of the original movie that had been considered lost. This material has been worked over and included in the digitally remastered (and back then still uncomplete) version of 2001. It is the first time ever that the full and complete version of Metropolis is being shown. There will be big celebration at Berlin's Friedrichstadt Palast. The now found material was heavily damaged, though, so restoration could achieve so much in effect, and not more. However, the material makes up for one quarter of the movie's complete length. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 02-11-10 at 05:43 AM.

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Respenus Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Four years ago there was a premier of Metropolis in Ljubljana. Although the mentioned quarter of the movie was missing, we had a life orchestra with Robert Israel conducting the original movie score. It was wonderful. So I'll be more than sure to watch it--- May I come to Germany Sky? The idiotic minds in the programme committee/division or whatever those idiots are called today, decided to cut ARTE and all other cultural programmes from their offer, in order to accommodate the part of the population for whom 10 sports, 15+ music and 10+ cartoon channels weren't already enough. So I guess, I'll need to wait for it to be released on DVD or something alike. Screw this country and considering that we used to have a highly developed culture, quite respected in Europe at the time, although merely locally. Well, so much for educating Slovenians. __________________

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Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	I have that digitally remastered, full length, bonus features, etc... DVD of Metropolis. It's an awesome film ! __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,611 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Ah. You even correctly wrote it the first time, but I have read it not precisely enough. My wrong, sorry. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I remember seeing a restored version in the early nineties with a digitally mastered soundtrack and restored footage. Would be interested to see the additional footage. Hope it gets a release down under soon.

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Shearwater Captain Join Date: May 2009 Location: SUBSIM Radio Room (kinda obvious, isn't it) Posts: 542 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the info! Be watching that.

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	No biggie. Interesting that this of all the movies made from that era is one that still captures the imagination. The other film from that era I really like is Nosferatu.

02-12-10, 04:34 AM	#15
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Particularly when the music is this bad: Mind you there were acts like Freddie Mercury, Pat Benetar and Bonnie Tyler contributing so not all of it is bad '80's synth pop.