Berlin: Symphony of Metropolis

A day in the city of Berlin, Germany, is depicted in this 1927 silent film, showcasing the living and working conditions of the time. The film, directed by Walter Ruttmann, features the motion of trains and streetcars as a central element, with Paul von Hindenburg playing himself in a cameo role. The film's semi-documentary style portrays the life of a city through visual impressions, without narrative content, creating a poetic documentary that offers a glimpse into the daily life of Berlin in the mid-1920s.