Frau im Mond – German Poster (1929)

Film description

Woman in the Moon is a science fiction silent film by Fritz Lang from 1929, based on a novel by Thea von Harbou. The film tells the story of an expedition to the moon, combining adventure, technical visions, and human conflicts.

As one of the first realistic-looking space films, it impresses with its elaborate sets and visionary depiction of technology. The introduction of the countdown as an element of suspense became particularly famous: since no one could predict how long it would take, Lang had the countdown run backwards—a principle that was later adopted in real space travel.

With its blend of adventure story, scientific fantasy, and expressionistic imagery, Woman in the Moon is considered a milestone in early science fiction cinema.