Who is the murderer?
柏林这些天连续发生了多起小女孩失踪事件，最后发现这些孩子都无一例外惨遭毒手。这个专门以小女孩为目标的凶手令到柏林城内人人惊恐，家长都不敢让自己的孩子外出玩耍；警察们更是在社会压力下全部出动，然而却一无所获；连黑道都感到压力了，因为警察们一天到晚找他们麻烦，大大影响了他们 的生意。于是黑白两道同时展开了抓拿凶手行动。 最终人们还是从一位卖气球的盲人小贩处获得线索，他曾经卖过气球给于凶手一同前来的小女孩，他根据凶手的口哨声认出了此人经常来买气球。聪明的小贩在凶手背后写了个字母“M”，于是警查们开始追寻这个凶手“M”（彼得•洛 Peter Lorre 饰）。
"M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder," released in 1931 and produced by Nero-Film AG, is a groundbreaking German film directed by Fritz Lang. This cinematic masterpiece delves into the chilling tale of a serial killer, Hans Beckert, portrayed with haunting intensity by Peter Lorre. Set in the bustling city of Berlin, the film captures the escalating tension and paranoia as the city's inhabitants and authorities become increasingly desperate to apprehend the murderer of children. Lang's use of innovative techniques, such as the superimposition of Beckert's shadow over a wanted poster, heightens the film's suspense and underscores the pervasive fear gripping the community. The narrative of "M" is as much about the societal response to crime as it is about the criminal himself. As the police intensify their manhunt, inadvertently disrupting the operations of the city's criminal underworld, the criminals take matters into their own hands. This parallel investigation by the underworld adds a layer of complexity to the film, illustrating the blurred lines between justice and vigilantism. The criminals' decision to capture Beckert themselves reflects the desperation and moral ambiguity that pervades the story, culminating in a gripping courtroom scene where Beckert pleads for understanding, challenging the audience to confront the nature of guilt and punishment. Fritz Lang's direction in "M" is notable for its pioneering use of sound, which was still a relatively new element in cinema at the time. The film's opening sequence, where a child's voice singing a haunting nursery rhyme is juxtaposed with the ominous shadow of the killer, sets a tone of eerie foreboding that resonates throughout the film. Lang's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to create a palpable atmosphere of dread make "M" a seminal work in the thriller genre. The film's sound design, including the use of silence to amplify tension, showcases Lang's innovative approach to storytelling and his mastery of the medium. "M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder" remains a powerful and influential film, not only for its gripping narrative and technical achievements but also for its profound social commentary. The film's exploration of mob mentality, the failures of the justice system, and the psychological depths of a killer continue to resonate with audiences today. Peter Lorre's unforgettable performance as Hans Beckert, combined with Lang's visionary direction, ensures that "M" endures as a timeless classic, a testament to the power of cinema to provoke thought and evoke emotion.
年份1931
运行时间111 分
收入35274$
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类型剧情惊悚犯罪
制作国家Germany
