In reference to Scott Hitchin's query, I would argue that METROPOLIS is not a German expressionist film in the narrow sense of the term. It does not use distorted sets (expressing a subjective vision), nor is the acting particularly stylized (as in expressionist theatre). It is a science fiction film with a highly melodramatic plot that may be considered to have expressionist touches (lighting!). Of course, refering to my earlier post on PANDORA'S BOX, METROPOLIS must also be considered an art film. But like another of Pabst's art films, THE JOYLESS STREET, I would consider METROPOLIS as much a product of German Neue Sachlichkeit (New Realism), as influenced by elements of expressionism. Chris Horak Jan-Christopher Horak Director Archives & Collections Universal Studios 100 Universal City Plaza, 503-LL Universal City, C.A. 91608 Fax: 818 866 5120 Fon: 818 777 7571 ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/screensite