95 Years Ago, a Legendary Director's Innovative Sci-Fi Movie Eerily Predicted the Space Race
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Fritz Lang's 'Woman in the Moon' showcases visionary elements of space travel, detailing realistic rocket designs and pioneering tropes still evident in modern sci-fi films.
Consultant Willy Ley and rocket scientist Hermann Oberth contributed significantly to 'Woman in the Moon,' creating a film so realistic that it was banned during WWII.
Lang’s film not only set cinematic standards for future space stories but also effectively integrated elements like countdowns and multistage rockets, inspiring the genre.
It takes over an hour for 'Woman in the Moon' to truly embrace its sci-fi essence, initially presenting a narrative steeped in industrial espionage.
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