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The Way Things Go

Der Lauf der Dinge

United States, Switzerland

1987

30 Min
Color
None
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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DIR Peter Fischli, David Weiss

SCR David Weiss, Peter Fischli

DP Pio Corradi

ED Mirjam Krakenberger, Rainer Trinkler

Synopsis

Inside a warehouse, a precarious 70-100 feet long structure has been constructed using various items. When this is set in motion, a chain reaction ensues. Fire, water, law of gravity as well as chemistry determine the life-cycle of objects – of things. It brings about a story concerning cause and effect, mechanism and art, improbability and precision. —IMDb

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Weaving Wave

24Dec12

I thought it would be boring, but it was fascinating, mesmerizing, inspiring - the interplay between elements and intellect, artificial and natural, indulgence and rigour.

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mannequinlegs

22Nov11

a brilliant lesson on equilibrium and causation.

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Juhana Inkeriläinen

8Aug11

The conception of time and movements of camera ruled by materials. Gyro Gearloose is dead.

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