Dani CouCou

Good article. I had to do a bit of research on Fritz Lang’s Metropolis for my podcast and I found some very upsetting information.
I’m surprised nobody died on that set. Because health and safety regulations weren’t a thing, Lang proceeded to endanger the lives of the actors many times.
Brigitte Helm said of working with Lang:
“the night shots lasted three weeks, and even if they did lead to the greatest dramatic moments – even if we did follow Fritz Lang’s directions as though in a trance, enthusiastic and enraptured at the same time – I can’t forget the incredible strain that they put us under. The work wasn’t easy, and the authenticity in the portrayal ended up testing our nerves now and then. Once I even fainted.”

I agree that her style is quite unconventional, but I think that’s what makes her stand out.

Excellent. Let us know what you think once you’ve read it.

Thank you. And thank you for reading.

I find her quite intense, don’t you? I think she was quite an intense person who felt and thought deeply about a subject she tackled. That was my reading of her based on her writing.

Interesting. I like an opposite opinion from mine. I felt quite excited when reading her work, like I wanted to know more about the things she’s talking about. How do you mean gross?

Couldn’t agree more. I love reading the same book at different times in my life. It’s always interesting to see if your understanding of it changes. For me, it usually does, which I believe is a sign that you yourself have changed. The question is: in what way.

I agree. And I believe this is what’s happening with our society today.