Fritz Lang
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Dubbed "The Master of Darkness" by The British Film Institute, Fritz Lang was an Austrian American director who had an iconic influence on the Film Noir movement in cinema. One of the most famous Expressionist directors of his time, Lang left Europe in 1936 after many of his movies had been banned by the German government. Upon his arrival in the United States, he immediately began his memorable career in Hollywood which ultimately had a massive impact on the cinematic industry worldwide. Unfortunately, much of his oldest work, such as ''Metropolis'', for example (one of the most expensive silent films of all time), have been lost due to Austrian censor cuts before and during World War II but most of his later work still remains and continues to inspire modern directors and please audiences every day.
Popular Fritz Lang Films
'''''The Big Heat''''' - His first movie in Hollywood, this 1953 film noir tells the story of a police officer who attempts to tackle the organized crime system that controls his city after the brutal murder of his beloved wife. This tense and forceful story is noted for its boundary breaking, brutal and fairly pessimistic portrayal the world. Notably, it has a very simple visual style and turns the typical femme fatal on it's head, it is the male who falls victim to all of the women he meets. It's often considered one of the best films of all time and is important for every classic Hollywood fan to see.
'''''While The City Sleeps''''' - This 1956 film noir tells the story of a power struggle between three men, all attempting to control one massive media corporation. At the beginning, the owner of the operation has recently passed away and left the corporation to it's sole heir, his son Walter. Instead of running the company, Walter decides to let the heads of the three media company divisions fight it out for ultimate control of the company by attempting to score an exclusive on a serial killer terrorizing women in New York. It is full of sound, of passion and mystery while also beautifully crafted by Lang himself. Timeout Magazine said that this is one of his most underrated films, and is sure to excite and entertain any audience.
'''''Beyond Reasonable Doubt''''' line district attorney. ''Beyond Reasonable Doubt ''had a considerable impact on the industry in the years after it was released due to its unique visual effects and expertly crafted plot which was both surprising and incredibly convincing.
'''''The Indian Tomb''''' - Lang returned to Germany when offered to direct this 1959 adventure movie. It tells the story of a German architect who is hired to build a temple for the the Indian Maharahaja but a Eurasian dancer comes between them, spoiling their relationship. This is the first of two movies, the second is called ''The Tiger of Eschnapur, ''which together came to be known as'' Frtiz Lang's Indian Epic. ''It was later released as one cohesive story by the American Film Institute entitled ''Journey to the Lost City.''
'''''The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse - '''''Directed in 1960, this was Lang's final work and he unfortunately did not live to see it premiere. At its start, a reporter is killed in the car on his way to work as the plot unfolds an Inspector by the name of Kras attempts to solve the horrible crime. Though made in a hurry and with a very small budget, this film is often considered to be the combination of his German Expressionist experiences and the Spartan style from his work in America. It is entirely unique, and a true artifact of the style of this brilliant director.
Other popular Lang work includes ''
''Human Desire''.
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