Metropolis is a silent film by Fritz Lang known for its futuristic style and special effects. One of the first science fiction feature films, it is set in a dystopian German city marked by an enormous gulf between the wealthy and the poor. See full-sized image for analysis.
In addition to his depictions of World War I, Otto Dix was also known for his ruthless criticism of German society during the Weimar years. See full-sized image for analysis.
This Weimar campaign poster (“The Wire Puller,” 1924) depicts an antisemitic caricature of a Jew with a manipulative personality, urging workers to vote for the Nationalist Party.