Metropolis by Fritz Lang and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari by Robert Wiene, are both quintessential examples of German expressionism in film history. Lang handles the use of expressionism in his film differently than Wiene did for contrasting effects. An obvious use of this style is evident in the angular skyline of 2026 Metropolis and the prominent contrast between the upper and lower city. Compared to The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, this approach isn’t used for the progression of the story as much as it is in Robert Wiene’s film. It is similar in how both directors use the sets to create a specific tone for areas like the fair and the workers’ living area underneath the busy Tower of Babel. The workers that are portrayed in this film show the