The Platelayer (1957)
A group of plate-layers are packing the stone-bed under the rail with their pickaxes. They swing their picks in a coordinated, rhythmic way, thereby creating a sequence of rings, when they hit the stones or the rail, which sounds almost as music. When a train passes by, they stand silent beside the rail for a while, and then start the rhythmic beats again.
Director: István Gaál
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: January 1, 1957
Cinematography: Sándor Sára
Editing: István Gaál
Country: Hungary
Language: No Language
Original Language: hu
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: István Gaál
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Platelayer about?
- A group of plate-layers are packing the stone-bed under the rail with their pickaxes. They swing their picks in a coordinated, rhythmic way, thereby creating a sequence of rings, when they hit the stones or the rail, which sounds almost as music. When a train passes by, they stand silent beside the rail for a while, and then start the rhythmic beats again.
- Who directed The Platelayer?
- The Platelayer was directed by István Gaál.
- How long is The Platelayer?
- The Platelayer has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is The Platelayer?
- The Platelayer is a Drama film.
- Where was The Platelayer produced?
- The Platelayer was produced in Hungary.