The Train Rolls On (1973)

ALL 01/01/1973 (fr) Documentary 32 Min
  • Release
    01/01/1973
  • Production
    Societe pour le Lancement des Oeuvres Nouvelles (SLON)
  • Rotten tomato
    63%
  • Original title
    Le Train en marche
  • Original language
    fr
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

This half-hour documentary focuses on Medvedkin and his CineTrain of the 1930s, a sort of mobile film workshop, complete with post-production facilities, animation stations and a large laboratory. Traveling thousands of miles across the Russian countryside, the train stopped to have its filmmakers document Ukranian harvest practices, steel production facilities in southern Russia and other industrial / agricultural matters; With each crew member living in 1 square meter living quarters, all individuals on the train were responsible for various odd-jobs and other practical matters in addition to their own film-making concerns.

  1. Chris Marker

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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The Train Rolls On (1973) 32 Min

ALL 01/01/1973 (fr)
Documentary
  • Release 01/01/1973
  • Production
    Societe pour le Lancement des Oeuvres Nouvelles (SLON)
  • Original title Le Train en marche
  • fr
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

This half-hour documentary focuses on Medvedkin and his CineTrain of the 1930s, a sort of mobile film workshop, complete with post-production facilities, animation stations and a large laboratory. Traveling thousands of miles across the Russian countryside, the train stopped to have its filmmakers document Ukranian harvest practices, steel production facilities in southern Russia and other industrial / agricultural matters; With each crew member living in 1 square meter living quarters, all individuals on the train were responsible for various odd-jobs and other practical matters in addition to their own film-making concerns.

  1. Chris Marker

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer