The Molochmaschine
As I mentioned in class, there is a German silent film from 1927 called Metropolis, which prominently features the demon Moloch as a metaphor for the evils of capitalism. I found a clip on YouTube from the film, and am posting it here so everyone can see it.
Original post by gettodachoppa
Eileen wrote:
this is an awesome clip. i love how the the workers look like part of the machine, really representing what Ginsberg was talking about with his criticism of society and automotons.
Posted on 26-Sep-07 at 9:22 pm | Permalink
Anika Page wrote:
I think the fact that this is without color and without makes it all the more powerful because the very idea speaks for itself and shouts out the evil. the choreography of the men as the machine is very chilling
Posted on 28-Sep-07 at 8:49 am | Permalink
Anika Page wrote:
*without sound
Posted on 28-Sep-07 at 8:50 am | Permalink