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Fritz Lang

Austrian-German filmmaker Fritz Lang is best known for his groundbreaking expressionist films such as "Metropolis" (1927) and the film noir precursor, "M" (1931).

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Babelsberg: World's oldest large-scale film studio

A US firm has acquired the legendary Babelsberg film studios, located near Berlin. It's been home to many cinema greats.
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14 great films by Fritz Lang

The filmmaker, born 130 years ago, is renowned for films like "Metropolis" and other masterpieces.
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Tracing conspiracy theories in film

Many movies about conspiracies and conspiracy theories come from Hollywood. But Germany also has a history in the genre.
FilmMay 19, 2020
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Fritz Lang's masterpiece 'M' revisited in a dark TV series

Fritz Lang's classic from 1931 has inspired "M — A City Hunts a Murderer," which reflects today's political climate.
CultureMarch 1, 2019
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Silent films that speak volumes: Weimar cinema retrospective

Weimar era centennial marked by silent movie retrospective at the German Historical Museum in Berlin.
CultureOctober 31, 2018
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German film company Ufa turns 100

Founded in 1917, Ufa produced films that remain great classics — as well as works of propaganda for the Nazis.
CultureDecember 18, 2017
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Top 10 German thrillers

The KINO team's personal choice of the top 10 German thrillers.
CultureJanuary 2, 2017
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 31.12.2016

A new edition of KINO Favorites: The best German thrillers.
CultureJanuary 2, 2017
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 09.10.2016

A new edition of KINO Favorites: The best German thrillers
CultureOctober 10, 2016
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 09.07.2016

In our best of series, DW-TV's cinema team picks the best German films of all time.
July 11, 2016
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Fritz Lang: The Biopic

Fritz Lang is a legend of film history. A new biopic plumbs the depths of his troubled soul.
May 2, 2016

KINO - The Movie Magazine | 01.05.2016

KINO: The Film Magazine on director Tom Tykwer's latest coup, and the depths of Fritz Lang's soul.
May 2, 2016
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Classic filmmaker Fritz Lang is 'back' in cinemas

Gordian Maugg's film about Fritz Lang looks at the decisive years in the legendary German-Austrian filmmaker's career.
April 12, 2016
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Classic filmmaker Fritz Lang is 'back' in cinemas

Gordian Maugg's film about Fritz Lang looks at the decisive years in the legendary German-Austrian filmmaker's career.
CultureApril 12, 20169 images

Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazin | 02.04.2016

Fritz Lang, an Islamist-turned-actor and goodybe to Imre Kertész and Zaha Hadid.
April 4, 2016
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KINO - The Movie Magazine | 19.03.2016

In the first in a new series, DW-TV's cinema team picks the best German films of all time.
March 21, 2016
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Born 125 years ago: Celebrating the films of Fritz Lang

The film director Fritz Lang was born on December 5, 1890 in Vienna - an opportunity to rediscover his masterpieces.
December 4, 2015
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Weimar Touch

The Berlinale Film Festival retrospective shows the international influence of Weimar filmmaking.
February 8, 2013
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Weimar re-loaded

Recreating the decadence of Weimar-era Berlin is all the rage.
November 5, 2010
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Cinema history

Fritz Lang's legendary 1927 movie 'Metropolis' is screened in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
February 13, 2010
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The whole story

Unseen footage from Fritz Lang's legendary "Metropolis" can now be viewed by the public.
January 21, 2010
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The new 'Metropolis'

A half hour of new film footage, found in Argentina, has arrived in Germany for restoration.
July 15, 2009
A scene from the edited version of the Fritz Lang film "Metropolis"

Metropolis

Lost reels from Fritz Lang's legendary film provide insight into his original vision.
July 4, 2008