Set in a vast futuristic city divided between privileged elites and oppressed workers, this epic science fiction film follows a young man who becomes caught between two worlds while a brilliant inventor unleashes a dangerous machine in human form. Directed by Fritz Lang, Metropolis combines monumental architecture, bold visual design and ambitious special effects to explore class conflict, technology and power. Its imagery has shaped the look of science fiction for nearly a century and remains among the most influential films ever made.