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With news last week that lost scenes from the Fritz Lang 1927 sci-fi classic film “Metropolis” have been found in a museum in Argentina, should the film be made public and copied for distribution and sale — or, should the museum keep it in storage where it is for all time? Tell us what you think from the choices listed.


















I hear that "top men" are taking care of it...
"Top. Men."
The survey choice of
"A film, if originally intended for public viewing as this one was, is by its very nature, public domain and should be shared with all the world. "
Should be public domain by it's nature? That rationale means every film, then and now, should be copied and shared regardless of any rights. Flimsy excuse for piracy. The museum and the Mornau's should have some rights.
Obviously, if the film is owned by any one person or entity, it is their choice to do what they please with their 'property'. But if the original artist(s) wanted it for public consumption, it should be shared with the world. But sharing does not equate piracy. There are plenty that steal from others under the guise of 'protecting' their copyrights. But all in all, I would not mind paying to see the film in its entirety on the big screen. Or even buying it on dvd.