Re: Massive news! Near complete copy of Metropolis by fritz lang found!

From: Marcos Ortega (email suppressed)
Date: Sun Jul 06 2008 - 23:41:51 PDT


I think the Murnau Foudnation is on the task, but the print's
conditions are poor, so the restoration may take a bit...

I've always had mixed feelings about these 'long versions'. More is
not necesarily better, and a different cut could give the film a whole
different pace and rythm. We'll see :)

Regards,

Marcos
http://www.expcinema.com

Quoting Ken Bawcom <email suppressed>:

> Quoting Francisco Torres <email suppressed>:
>
>> Metropolis has been "Restored" twice since the 80s... So another
>> restoration is on the way!
>> Amazing.
>>
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> We hope! Right now, the print isn't leaving Argentina. Who knows how
> long negotiations will take?
>
> Ken B.
>
>
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> to purchase a little temporary safety
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>
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