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Workingman's Death

Documentary

2005, Movie, 2h 2min

Is heavy manual labour disappearing or is it just becoming invisible? Where can we still find it in the 21st century? Workingman's Death follows the trail of the HEROES in the illegal mines of the Ukraine, sniffs out GHOST among the sulphur workers in Indonesia, finds itself face to face with LIONS at a slaughterhouse in Nigeria, mingles with BROTHERS as they cut a huge oil tanker into pieces in Pakistan, and joins Chinese steel workers in hoping for a glorious FUTURE.

Country: Germany,Austria,France

Director:

Michael Glawogger

Reviews

Critic Nathan Rabin

rated

Writer-director Michael Glawogger travels the globe to explore a handful of the most dangerous, backbreaking jobs imaginable, from Ukrainian coal-digging to ship-dismantling to animal-slaughtering.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Jacob Ludvigsen

rated

...sætter en tyk streg under dokumentargenrens potentiale for med markant visuel prægnans og en diskret fortællemåde at agere samfundsbelysende kunstværk for folket.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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Workingman's Death takes the audience on a journey to explore the lives of manual laborers across the globe, delving into the harsh realities they face every day. From the illegal coal mines of Ukraine to the sulfur workers of Indonesia, the film sheds light on the extreme conditions that these workers endure to make a living. It also highlights their resilience and determination to survive in a world that seems to have left them behind. The documentary features powerful imagery and poignant storytelling, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who are often overlooked and underappreciated. Ultimately, it raises important questions about the value of hard work and the human cost of technological progress.

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You can stream Workingman's Death on: Apple TV

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Workingman's Death was released in theaters on February 26, 2006.