metropolis (1927) is a west german silent science drama movie. it was written and directed by fritz lang. it was made in germany. it was the most expensive silent movie of the time. the movie is set in 2026 in a city-state called metropolis. people have been divided into two groups. one group is the thinkers. they live on the earth in luxury. the other group is the workers. they work underground. they make the life of the thinkers possible.