Film Survey - 'Metropolis' 1. What are the main themes of the movie? Another way to phrase this question would be to ask what the movie is about, or what the movie's concerns are. 2. Who is in power? Name three characters that occupy powerful positions in the society that the film envisions. In each case, give evidence to support your selection by providing a concrete example from the film that illustrates the character's power. (Example: In the original Star Wars [now: Episode IV: A New Hopel, Darth Vader is portrayed as powerful. He orders around Stormtroopers.) 3. In terms of gender, which gender is dominant in the world of Metropolis? 4. How does the film depict technology? Give three attributes that characterize the portrayal of technology in the film. In each case, provide a concrete example from the film in support of your suggestion. (Example: In the original Star Wars [now: Episode IV: A New Hopel, technology is portrayed as destructive. The Death Star's superlaser destroys planet Alderaan.) 5. How does the film represent C.A. Rotwang, the inventor, scientist, and scholar? Give two of his traits and illustrate each with an example from the film. 6. What is the relation of Maria to technology? (Example: C.A. Rotwang's relation to technology is that he invents it and controls it.) 7. How would you characterize the representation of the actual Maria in comparison to the representation of her robotic alter ego? 8. If you were given the opportunity to go and live in the world of Metropolis without knowing who you would be in that world in terms of sex, gender, and social class - would you go? Why or why not