As a German, maybe it's interesting to give some background information for international viewers: (1) This movie was based on an actual case of serial killings, which happened in the city of Düsseldorf (in the far west, near the Dutch border), while M takes place in Berlin in the east, not far away from the Polish border. (2) The German penal system was and is somewhat liberal in comparison to Russia and the USA (with a notable exception being the years of Nazi rule... but this movie was made before that). Germany's penal system is made to rehabilitate people into society, and it is an ongoing discussion how to handle sexual predators. I understand this movie as being about this dilemma... letting the police and justice system do it, with the danger of it being to "mild", opposed to dealing out harsh justice for yourself. As of today, sexual predators serve their normal jail-time (which is way shorter than what's normal in the US). After this, they are involuntarily committed to special prisons, which work more like a psychiatric hospital. Convicts get treatment in form of therapy and medication, until they are deemed "safe" to return to the normal society. This has led to some scandals, as recently released convicts went on a rampage, so the discussion on what to do with them is an ongoing topic here. Note that the death penalty is a taboo here, in part due to the Nazi rule of 1933-1945.
(3) Maybe owning to the years of monarchy (until 1918) and the dictatorship of the Nazis (1933-1945), there is some romanticism about common criminals and a code of conduct, similar to the "thieves-of-law" (vors) in the Soviet Union and later Russia. While thievery is somewhat acceptable, as long as only rich people are targeted, sexual crimes are universally frowned upon. Even in jails and prisons, sexual predators are the considered the lowest-of-the-low. So it's not only the fear of crackdowns which brings the organized crime of Berlin to take on the murderer... it's also important for them to distinct them from him.
Whoa, these BFI trailers are awesome! Beautifully put together. Aw, I can't help but envy countries where classic films are played back *in theaters!* AND ADVERTISED!
If I may ask, where do you live? I am in Germany, near the Dutch border. As far as I can tell, here we generally have two kinds of cinemas. The big commercial ones, where they only show new hollywood blockbusters, and small independent ones, which are sometimes subsidized, which show both new "avantgarde" films and old classics such as M.
@JuniorX EastNY Interesting to know. Over here, the ticket prices in art-house cinemas are somewhat lower compared to the big cinemas, but snacks are more expensive (they have the usual cinema stuff: popcorn, chips, dips, and beer). Subsidization depends on the city and which political party is in charge. Some cities do it, some do not. Funny thing is, our art-house cinema is in the most poor and dangerous part of town.
I think this could have been the kind of thought the movie wanted to get across. You see, I am living in Germany, and our penal system was designed to rehabilitate people, so that they can join society again (that is why german prisons would be considered luxury for someone jailed in the US or Russia. Of course, it was a different thing when the Nazis ruled, but this movie was made before that). But still, there is an ongoing discussion how to handle sexual predators. Currently, sexual predators here serve their sentence in jail, and are then involuntarily committed to special treatment centers which offer therapy and medication, which the convicts can only leave if there is a big chance that they won't repeat their crimes. This has led to some scandals, where people deemed "save" would go on a rampage again just after they were released. However, the death penalty is a taboo here (in part due to the Nazi past), so we go for the treatment-option, even if it is for the rest of their lives.
I'm so glad I went into this film almost completely blind, it was truly an experience, a (surprisingly) welcome assault on the ears and eyes, with the crisp black and white cinematography and the desperation in Peter Lorre's voice. That finale (which I almost had spoiled for me, but didn't) gives me chills.
Oh man this movie was really jaw dropping. Incredibly done and very inspiring. Way ahead of it's time this film. And this trailer is absolutely gorgeous.
Incredible movie. Incredible story. This movie kept me on the edge of my seat. I know the German language quite well however I still needed the English subtitles. The German is spoken fast in old German with heavy rolls of the tongue and many old world slang phrases. However the composition of the story said everything no matter what language when watched. It was a historical intriguing, deep thinking, thrilling, creepy, disgusting, horrifying movie with even a few extremely subtle witty scenes. This is a must see movie. It will stick with you for days.
I don't know if this helps you... the movie takes place in Berlin, and people speak the local dialect. The most important thing to know about the Berlin idiom is that the German 'g' is pronounced like a 'j'. For example, the word "ganz" (complete, in full) is pronounced more like janz. Also, words are spliced together (like in French). Also, there is a lot of slang (but that's a too long and too complicated topic to explain in full). However, if you got any question, feel free to ask.
In The Hall of Mountain King is such an iconic classical song, calling it "Inspector Gadget Theme" is like calling Flight of the Bumblebee "Shine theme" just because it played in that movie...
It’s in HBO Max right now. I’m gonna see it this weekend. Seems pretty awesome, specially knowing that it was directed by Fritz Lang and that it was made only 4 years after the creation of sounding films.
INCREDIBLE! somehow you've managed to capture the beautifuly unique feel of the entire film, and the best parts of it in the best way, really clever to show it as what it is- a film of silence so contrasted to the instant gratification of modern film. I went to see it recently and it's impossible to even try to watch any modern hollywood films afterwards
D-day hasn't happend yet, the darkest hour of the skies did not happen yet. So much scary times to come when this film was released. Just that idea. Those old vetrans soldiers nowdays, where there just referd as "kid" in the army. Am amazed.
@@itzjustinhere Dude, it's one of those movies that constantly pops up on "greatest films of all time" lists. Honestly, I was kind of disappointed by it. I re-watched it a couple of months ago for the first time in many years and I wasn't really absorbed in the drama.
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As a German, maybe it's interesting to give some background information for international viewers:
(1) This movie was based on an actual case of serial killings, which happened in the city of Düsseldorf (in the far west, near the Dutch border), while M takes place in Berlin in the east, not far away from the Polish border.
(2) The German penal system was and is somewhat liberal in comparison to Russia and the USA (with a notable exception being the years of Nazi rule... but this movie was made before that). Germany's penal system is made to rehabilitate people into society, and it is an ongoing discussion how to handle sexual predators. I understand this movie as being about this dilemma... letting the police and justice system do it, with the danger of it being to "mild", opposed to dealing out harsh justice for yourself.
As of today, sexual predators serve their normal jail-time (which is way shorter than what's normal in the US). After this, they are involuntarily committed to special prisons, which work more like a psychiatric hospital. Convicts get treatment in form of therapy and medication, until they are deemed "safe" to return to the normal society. This has led to some scandals, as recently released convicts went on a rampage, so the discussion on what to do with them is an ongoing topic here. Note that the death penalty is a taboo here, in part due to the Nazi rule of 1933-1945.
(3) Maybe owning to the years of monarchy (until 1918) and the dictatorship of the Nazis (1933-1945), there is some romanticism about common criminals and a code of conduct, similar to the "thieves-of-law" (vors) in the Soviet Union and later Russia. While thievery is somewhat acceptable, as long as only rich people are targeted, sexual crimes are universally frowned upon. Even in jails and prisons, sexual predators are the considered the lowest-of-the-low.
So it's not only the fear of crackdowns which brings the organized crime of Berlin to take on the murderer... it's also important for them to distinct them from him.
But Lang himself denied that he took inspiration from Peter Kurten's case.
Wow very interesting thank you for this.
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Whoa, these BFI trailers are awesome! Beautifully put together. Aw, I can't help but envy countries where classic films are played back *in theaters!* AND ADVERTISED!
If I may ask, where do you live? I am in Germany, near the Dutch border. As far as I can tell, here we generally have two kinds of cinemas. The big commercial ones, where they only show new hollywood blockbusters, and small independent ones, which are sometimes subsidized, which show both new "avantgarde" films and old classics such as M.
@JuniorX EastNY Interesting to know. Over here, the ticket prices in art-house cinemas are somewhat lower compared to the big cinemas, but snacks are more expensive (they have the usual cinema stuff: popcorn, chips, dips, and beer).
Subsidization depends on the city and which political party is in charge. Some cities do it, some do not.
Funny thing is, our art-house cinema is in the most poor and dangerous part of town.
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Here after Emesis Blue
Yes
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Me too
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Same
One of the best Movies of all time, after my opinion.
In my opinion the most influential film ever made.
+Palo Tino ive never seen Metropolis, I was once close to see it when it passed on a film festival "near" where i live
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Background music name?
Like most could or can be 🙌👏
Absolutely!
A true masterpiece, created by one of the greatest directors ever, Fritz Lang.
I absolutely love psychological thrillers. This for me was the best I seen from that era. Absolutely amazing
Great film. 1931 the year and still the best i think.
Fritz Lang is a genius.
Peter Lorre was such an acting genius he actually had me feeling pity for this monster.
I think this could have been the kind of thought the movie wanted to get across. You see, I am living in Germany, and our penal system was designed to rehabilitate people, so that they can join society again (that is why german prisons would be considered luxury for someone jailed in the US or Russia. Of course, it was a different thing when the Nazis ruled, but this movie was made before that). But still, there is an ongoing discussion how to handle sexual predators.
Currently, sexual predators here serve their sentence in jail, and are then involuntarily committed to special treatment centers which offer therapy and medication, which the convicts can only leave if there is a big chance that they won't repeat their crimes.
This has led to some scandals, where people deemed "save" would go on a rampage again just after they were released. However, the death penalty is a taboo here (in part due to the Nazi past), so we go for the treatment-option, even if it is for the rest of their lives.
@@wuloki Kannst du mal aufhören hier alles mit deinem Müll vollzuspammen
@@schnitzelhannes6431 Sorry, I don't talk with idiots. Carry on.
Hey bro
@@schnitzelhannes6431 Komm mal runter, Schnuckiputz
The restoration looks amazing. One can really appreciate the great camera angles and lighting.
Fritz Lang made wonderful films!
I'm so glad I went into this film almost completely blind, it was truly an experience, a (surprisingly) welcome assault on the ears and eyes, with the crisp black and white cinematography and the desperation in Peter Lorre's voice. That finale (which I almost had spoiled for me, but didn't) gives me chills.
Emisis Blue
You should get out more often doc
Oh man this movie was really jaw dropping. Incredibly done and very inspiring. Way ahead of it's time this film. And this trailer is absolutely gorgeous.
Incredible movie. Incredible story. This movie kept me on the edge of my seat. I know the German language quite well however I still needed the English subtitles. The German is spoken fast in old German with heavy rolls of the tongue and many old world slang phrases. However the composition of the story said everything no matter what language when watched. It was a historical intriguing, deep thinking, thrilling, creepy, disgusting, horrifying movie with even a few extremely subtle witty scenes. This is a must see movie. It will stick with you for days.
I don't know if this helps you... the movie takes place in Berlin, and people speak the local dialect.
The most important thing to know about the Berlin idiom is that the German 'g' is pronounced like a 'j'. For example, the word "ganz" (complete, in full) is pronounced more like janz. Also, words are spliced together (like in French).
Also, there is a lot of slang (but that's a too long and too complicated topic to explain in full).
However, if you got any question, feel free to ask.
masterpiece; seen it many times and want to see it again soon. Peter Lorre was born to play the role of Hans Beckert in this film
Just watched this movie and could barely breathe in the last 20 minutes!
Why do people keep saying Inspector Gadget theme? It's Grieg's 'In The Hall of Mountain King'.
Thank you. It was driving me crazy too.
So that was what they meant??? It isnt even the same tune
Wow. People were actually saying that? Kinda depressing.
In The Hall of Mountain King is such an iconic classical song, calling it "Inspector Gadget Theme" is like calling Flight of the Bumblebee "Shine theme" just because it played in that movie...
Because people are misinformed numbskulls.
Among the best movies ever made.
emesis blue was wild like crazy
It’s in HBO Max right now. I’m gonna see it this weekend. Seems pretty awesome, specially knowing that it was directed by Fritz Lang and that it was made only 4 years after the creation of sounding films.
INCREDIBLE! somehow you've managed to capture the beautifuly unique feel of the entire film, and the best parts of it in the best way, really clever to show it as what it is- a film of silence so contrasted to the instant gratification of modern film. I went to see it recently and it's impossible to even try to watch any modern hollywood films afterwards
Nobody can top this film. Nobody.
One of the greatesr mise-en-scenes!
Thanks for the ride, Doc. You sure you don't wanna come in? At least say "Hi" to Ma?
Tell her I did scout. Right now I gotta head back into the office.
meanwhile there is an entire film called emesis blue made from fortress films
also 0:53 amogus
Great trailer, great movie!
This movie is a masterpiece. Great trailer 👍🏿
Great film, this restoration looks wonderful.
Thanks for the ride doc. Sure you don’t wanna come in, at least say hi to m’a.
This is, In my guess, the first film to have ever shown split persona, probably.
0:49 that cigar holder thought.
"What a picture!"👏
This trailer is just excellent.
The X Files brought me her S2 Ep7......this movie is playing in the background in a scene
Hell yeah!!! This trailer's fucking amazing!
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You give the public what they want. Nothing's ever new. You just uncover it.
thats bloody horrifying that it was created before ww2...
D-day hasn't happend yet, the darkest hour of the skies did not happen yet. So much scary times to come when this film was released. Just that idea. Those old vetrans soldiers nowdays, where there just referd as "kid" in the army. Am amazed.
The film is from '31 before the Nazis rose to power
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Amazing movie.
Wow, this trailer is amazing. @_@
Merci beaucoups pour cette bande annonce . Je possède le film un chef d'oeuvre absolut du cinéma Allemand un très grand cinéma.
Dinners ready dear
Imagine lessening to whistling in darkness just like the m kiler did this would be truly terrifying
Possibly the greatest political essay ever.
I love this movie
beautiful trailer
inspector gadget took the soundtrack. damn it
The MTV bumper which refers to this movie brings me here 😂
So Psycho 1960 not the first horror movie about Psychopath ?!
This is new knowledge for me😮
What is wrong with the respawn Machine
"you sure you don't want to come in? at least say hi to ma?"
"you should really get out more, doc. "
How can I see the movie?
itsericnesbihal It will be on release on cinemas from 5 September 2014.
If the link still works there are 2 versions on RUclips.
You can see it by looking into your own black heart! Alternatively FOPP have a blueray/DVD copy for £12.99
Just download it!!!!
Emesis blue moment
when it will be released?
Apparently, he is still *among us*
1:29 which music pls tell
Hall of the mountain king
The creepiest and most disturbing movie I ever saw. Period.
Love
Background music name
Hall of the Mountain King. A classic
Hi! Fritz..
I’ll never watch Inspector Gadget the same way again
Learn from a Hungarian Legend who left Germany to make films in America. WGNJMN
"There is an impostor among us" This is like among us
It should be W for Wumbo.
LOL
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Peter lorre made norman bates look like mother teresa!
Ozzy Osbourne Mister Tinkertrain
Comentários e Idéias thank you! I couldn't remember the video that used this movie.
severo trailer de 1931 esto vale oro y tiene 67 dislikes
Déjalos, se cayeron de pequeños.
WER IST DER MOERDER?
funny.. 1931 and coming soon :)
#ويبقى_الحسين
Modern day Los Angeles.
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Overrated movie. Interesting, but I kept getting the impression Lang was more interested in geometry than in drama.
Dude how is it overrated i bet you say underrated to every new movie and say overrated to every old movie
@@itzjustinhere Dude, it's one of those movies that constantly pops up on "greatest films of all time" lists. Honestly, I was kind of disappointed by it. I re-watched it a couple of months ago for the first time in many years and I wasn't really absorbed in the drama.
Because it's not a drama
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Ah nein-Das ist nicht gut-Fur habe die/der Morder auf dem Stadt/Strasse.😂
Inspector gadget first Crime case
This whistling...
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