Walter Ruttmann's urban symphony of Berlin is a semi-documentary that captures a single day in the life of the city, from sunrise to late at night. Employing visual techniques like jump-cuts, double-exposures, and perpetual motion, the film documents the daily lives of Berlin's workers, showcasing contrasts between the rich and poor, humans and machinery, and beauty and ugliness.
Berlin: Symphony of Metropolis
Berlin's dynamic atmosphere comes alive in this film, spanning from morning to evening as the city's vibrant energy pulses through every scene.
