(Fritz Lang, Germany, 1931)

Fritz Lang’s M hardly needs any introduction. A classic of the first hour, in which Lang dares to play with our perception — perhaps even sympathy — for a criminal; a murderer in 1930s Berlin. A moral dilemma, these days as relevant as ever, but also cinematically more than enough to stick. With a superb role of Peter Lorre, which compliments the beautiful screenplay, complex story arc and daring social commentary. Shown on proper 35mm film!