Fritz Lang was a German-Austrian filmmaker, best known for his work in the film noir genre. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential directors of the 20th century and is remembered for his iconic films such as Metropolis and M. Lang held the title of 'Fritz Director' throughout his career, which spanned from the silent era to the early 1960s. His last film was The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse in 1960.