Celebrate a Silent Film Masterpiece

Bring the dystopian future of Fritz Lang’s 1927 masterpiece, Metropolis, into your home with this stunning alternative movie poster created by the legendary artist William Stout. Originally produced for Mondo, this screen-printed artwork captures the epic scale and profound themes of one of the most influential science fiction films ever made. Stout’s unique style blends the film’s original Art Deco aesthetic with a vibrant, modern sensibility.

The Iconic Maschinenmensch

The centerpiece of this striking composition is the golden robot, Maschinenmensch (False Maria), an iconic figure in cinematic history. Standing tall against the night sky and surrounded by the futuristic skyscrapers of the ruling class, the poster encapsulates the film’s central conflict between the affluent ‘planners’ and the exploited ‘hands’ below. The design features powerful visual motifs: the stern profiles of Joh Fredersen and the transformed Maria, the looming industrial crosses, and the multitude of hands reaching up from the ground, symbolizing the class struggle and the seductive danger of technology.

A Collector’s Sci-Fi Essential

For cinephiles, sci-fi enthusiasts, or fans of fine illustrative art, this William Stout poster is an essential piece of memorabilia. Its detailed line work and bold color palette (deep blues, electric reds, and shimmering gold) make it a focal point in any living space, home theater, or gallery wall. Own a piece of film history reinterpreted through the lens of one of pop culture’s most beloved illustrators. This print perfectly embodies the complex narrative and ground-breaking visuals of Metropolis.