Opus 4

author: Walther Ruttman

Walter Ruttmann, a German filmmaker known for his pioneering work in experimental cinema, created the influential film “Berlin: Symphony of a Metropolis” in 1927. This silent, non-narrative documentary captures the rhythm and energy of urban life in Berlin during the Weimar Republic. Ruttmann employed innovative editing techniques, including rapid montage and dynamic visual juxtapositions, to convey the pulse and diversity of the city. The film is celebrated for its abstract, poetic portrayal of the modern metropolis and its groundbreaking contribution to the development of visual storytelling in cinema.