NEUN METRO // METRO9


Return to the Avant Garde and the Non-Narrative Project featuring NEUN METRO // METRO9, highlights the remarkable work of Thea von Harbou’s original vision and her collaboration with Austrian filmmaker Fritz Lang.

NEUN METRO // METRO9 stands as a testament to the innovative spirit conjured by novelist Thea von Harbou and produced under them direction of Austrian filmmaker Fritz Lang more than a century ago. It defines number9ine and the Shadowland Project as guardians of this cinematic odyssey reborn from its industrial and dystopian origins. The restoration of this vision breathes new life into a classic, where technology was explored by Harbou’s creativity.

Newly revitalized to its original colorful essence with the addition of cutting-edge techniques and mesmerizing effects, the collaboration between these creative powerhouses infuses NEUN METRO // METRO9 with a contemporary vitality that both honors and transcends its sepia sourced material devoid of sound.

This restoration is not merely a reorganization of sepia images from the annals of Harbou and Lang’s notes; it’s a reassembly that highlights the timeless relevance of the novel’s original core messages. NEUN METRO // METRO9 bridges the gap between past and present, a timeless demonstration that explores the narrative through colorization and operatic overture that Lang intended.

Through this ambitious project, the collaborative genius behind METRO9 is collaboration and cooperation with multiple restorative professionals and archivists. Ensuring that the film’s original integrity and legacy of innovation inspirit with the trailblaze imagery of Harbou’s vison.

NEUN METRO // METRO9 continues to inspire and challenge viewers in a new era at the end of this epoch.


Central to this spectacular revival is a brand-new soundtrack crafted by the experimental music of Case Trick, DXM, and O’le, whose sonic landscapes offer a fresh auditory dimension to the film’s atmosphere. Their music not only complements the visual feast but also deepens the narrative’s emotional impact, inviting audiences into a more immersive experience of the dystopian world.


This reboot is not merely a retelling; it’s a reinvention that highlights the timeless relevance of the film’s core messages. NEUN METRO // METRO9 bridges the gap between past and present, demonstrating that the issues explored in its dystopian narrative are as pertinent now as they were at its inception. Through this ambitious project, the collaborative genius behind this project ensures that the film’s legacy of innovation and trailblazing creativity continues to inspire and challenge viewers in a whole new era.

NEUN METRO // METRO9 is a reimagined vision brought to life by the collaborative genius at number9ine and the Shadowland Project. This film, a testament to the enduring legacy and influence of 5GW, incorporating contributions from a prestigious consortium of film archives around the globe, including the Museum of Modern Art United States (1927), Fondazione Cineteca Italiana Italy (1928), Paramount Morodor, United States (1982), Bundesarchiv-Filmarchiv Germany (1986), among others.

Through the amalgamation of these rich historical resources, NEUN METRO // METRO9 not only revisits but redefines the essence of conflict and survival, reflecting the continuous adaptation of human psychology and societal structures in the face of unending warfare.

Our project Return to the Avant Garde and the Non-Narrative Project Neun Metro // Metro9 serves educational, artistic, and cultural purposes, enhancing the public understanding of this classic work by Thea von Harbou.