The Plant (1963)

The Plant (1963) poster

"Filmed at "May the First" plant in Ploiești withe the occasion of the International Labor Day, The Plant is presented as a universe in itself, one which materialises the consubtantiality between social and technologic progress. Popovici felt his film must be a poem that can match the size of its subject. Thus, it became a juxtaposition of "cinematographic ideas related to one of the largest plants in the country". Inspired by soviet avant-garde, the director searches for a revolutionary aesthetic, one able to capture the rupture caused by the New Socialist Order. "

Director: Slavomir Popovici, Florica Holban
Runtime: 18 min
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Screenplay

Music: Radu Zamfirescu
Cinematography: Claudiu Soltescu
Editing: Eugenia Gruici
Production: Studioul "Alexandru Sahia"
Language: Română
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Slavomir Popovici, Florica Holban

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Plant about?
"Filmed at "May the First" plant in Ploiești withe the occasion of the International Labor Day, The Plant is presented as a universe in itself, one which materialises the consubtantiality between social and technologic progress. Popovici felt his film must be a poem that can match the size of its subject. Thus, it became a juxtaposition of "cinematographic ideas related to one of the largest plants in the country". Inspired by soviet avant-garde, the director searches for a revolutionary aesthetic, one able to capture the rupture caused by the New Socialist Order. "
Who directed The Plant?
The Plant was directed by Slavomir Popovici, Florica Holban.
How long is The Plant?
The Plant has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).