100th Anniversary Of Sci-Fi Classic

The Legendary 1927 science fiction movie Metropolis plays on the silver screen once more, except this time you'll get to experience the masterpiece with a live orchestra! The groundbreaking film comes to the San Francisco Symphony in a live-to-picture performance, with the silent movie paired with the music of Grieg, Berg and Schoenberg, in celebration of the 100th anniversary since its release. Conducted by Anthony Parnther, get ready to witness Fritz Lang's seminal classic as you never have before!

What Is It About?

In the city of Metropolis in the far future, society could not be more divided. Wealthy businessmen and industrialists rule from their lavish skyscrapers, while the common people work their lives away in the dark and depressing underground. When the son of the ruling class delves deeper than he should, he sees the reality of their lives and sets out on a mission to unite society.