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Fritz Lang was a renowned Austrian-German-American filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor. Here are some of his notable works:

Films:

  1. Metropolis (1927) - a science fiction film set in a futuristic urban dystopia.
  2. M (1931) - a crime thriller about a child murderer.
  3. The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933) - a crime thriller and sequel to M.
  4. The Big Heat (1953) - a crime drama starring Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame.
  5. The Blue Gardenia (1953) - a film noir starring Anne Baxter and Ray Milland.
  6. While the City Sleeps (1956) - a crime thriller about a serial killer.
  7. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (1956) - a thriller about a journalist who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation.

Notable Awards and Recognition:

  1. Academy Award nominations: Lang was nominated for Best Director for M (1931) and The Big Heat (1953).
  2. Berlin International Film Festival: Lang won the Golden Bear for Best Film for The Big Heat (1953).
  3. Society of Cinematographers: Lang was honored with the Society's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1979.

Influence and Legacy:

  1. Influence on film noir: Lang's films, particularly M and The Big Heat, are considered influential in the development of film noir.
  2. Influence on science fiction: Lang's Metropolis is often cited as an influence on science fiction films and has been named one of the greatest films of all time.
  3. Legacy in film criticism: Lang's films have been extensively analyzed and written about by film critics and scholars, solidifying his reputation as a master filmmaker.